Author Topic: I just picked up... (Read 844111 times)

macfred · « **Reply #2250 on:** February 08, 2016, 09:42:46 PM »

Quote from: Indofunk on February 08, 2016, 03:26:15 PM

Ha! Nice one! Reminds me of the recent meme where a Dachshund got a German Shepard pregnant

Love is a funny thing ...

Francois · « **Reply #2251 on:** February 08, 2016, 10:51:29 PM »

Summicron?

SLVR · « **Reply #2252 on:** February 09, 2016, 03:26:56 PM »

Yup Summicron 50 V4

Francois · « **Reply #2253 on:** February 09, 2016, 09:03:32 PM »

Sweet...

Urban Hafner · « **Reply #2254 on:** February 11, 2016, 02:09:15 PM »

A beautiful Minolta XD7. I already replaced the light seals and I can't wait to go out and shoot with it!

Minolta XD7 by Urban Hafner, on Flickr

AJShepherd · « **Reply #2255 on:** February 11, 2016, 03:17:52 PM »

Does anyone else think Minolta had one of the best looking name logos ever?
It's that lower case font they use that to me looks really stylish.

Urban Hafner · « **Reply #2256 on:** February 11, 2016, 04:35:51 PM »

Oh yes, the font used for the old Minolta logo is really cool!

hookstrapped · « **Reply #2257 on:** February 11, 2016, 04:52:54 PM »

Quote from: Urban Hafner on February 03, 2016, 03:33:49 PM

I received this beauty today! Everything but the auto-aperture feature seems to work. But that's actually not too much of a problem on this camera as the meter is actually active in full manual mode!

Ricoh 500G by Urban Hafner, on Flickr

Cool!

Urban Hafner · « **Reply #2258 on:** February 11, 2016, 05:07:43 PM »

Yes, cool. But I still haven't replaced the light seals. That camera probably has the worst light seal design in history. Almost the whole back needs to be covered with foam.

Jack Johnson · « **Reply #2259 on:** February 12, 2016, 05:33:16 AM »

Quote from: Urban Hafner on February 11, 2016, 05:07:43 PM

Yes, cool. But I still haven't replaced the light seals. That camera probably has the worst light seal design in history. Almost the whole back needs to be covered with foam.

Agreed, but it was the first camera I replaced light seals on, so now I'm fearless!

I picked up a Rolleiflex SL35M and it only has a mirror bumper and one piece of felt at the hinge. Very nice light trap design, and beautiful matte finish inside.

This model Rolleiflex is reported to not be very reliable, though.

macfred · « **Reply #2260 on:** February 12, 2016, 02:13:39 PM »

Quote from: macfred on February 06, 2016, 11:19:23 PM

Yesterday I bought a nice, CLA'd Super Ikonta III (531/16) with an old triplet (Novar Anastigmat f3.5/75mm) from England ...

A picture is worth a thousand words ...

Folder by Andreas, on Flickr

macfred · « **Reply #2261 on:** February 12, 2016, 03:12:46 PM »

^ = I was mentally deranged when I took the picture above - 35mm film cartridge next to a 120 folder - shame on me ...

macfred · « **Reply #2262 on:** February 12, 2016, 03:31:58 PM »

A cleaned-up version - for the sake of completeness ...

Super Ikonta III - 531/16 by Andreas, on Flickr

gsgary · « **Reply #2263 on:** February 12, 2016, 05:18:36 PM »

The beast has arrived

macfred · « **Reply #2264 on:** February 12, 2016, 05:29:07 PM »

Quote from: gsgary on February 12, 2016, 05:18:36 PM

The beast has arrived

Anybody should have one ...

hookstrapped · « **Reply #2265 on:** February 14, 2016, 12:15:15 PM »

My new Minolta with my old Rollei. Could this be the 28mm I've been looking for...?

gsgary · « **Reply #2266 on:** February 14, 2016, 01:23:54 PM »

Quote from: hookstrapped on February 14, 2016, 12:15:15 PM

My new Minolta with my old Rollei. Could this be the 28mm I've been looking for...?

That's a very good looking camera

02Pilot · « **Reply #2267 on:** February 14, 2016, 01:48:19 PM »

Quote from: hookstrapped on February 14, 2016, 12:15:15 PM

My new Minolta with my old Rollei. Could this be the 28mm I've been looking for...?

I've heard good things about the TC-1. For me, however, this was the 28mm I was looking for (and just recently found):

Jack Johnson · « **Reply #2268 on:** February 14, 2016, 04:45:15 PM »

You're kidding me! I was just reading about that lens yesterday!

Very nice score!

02Pilot · « **Reply #2269 on:** February 14, 2016, 05:19:41 PM »

Quote from: Jack Johnson on February 14, 2016, 04:45:15 PM

You're kidding me! I was just reading about that lens yesterday!

Very nice score!

Yes, it was a good score, especially given that I got a really good deal on the (Nikon) finder, and the lens was well below market price because it had lived in the bottom of a closet for several decades and showed it. Doing a CLA on these lenses is not hard, so I rolled the dice and won.

Aksel · « **Reply #2270 on:** February 15, 2016, 09:23:06 PM »

Lot´s of goodies you guys have picked up here lately!

Since the TLR thing and the fact that Kai-san scored the minty Autocord I just had to.
2x Flexaret, seemingly in good condition but who knows

Kai-san · « **Reply #2271 on:** February 15, 2016, 09:28:45 PM »

Nice looking pair there, Aksel.

Let's hope you do not end up like me: I took a wild chance..........and ended up with a museum piece. The Agiflex II is a 6x6 SLR made by Agilux in Britain around 1950. I have taken this (almost) completely apart only to discover that a part or two was missing. Someone have probably tried to fix it and then given up without bothering to put the broken part back in. These cameras are famous for being notoriously difficult to repair and that is due to the connection between winder and shutter that consists of a thin steel wire that often breaks.
Well, you can't win them all and since I'm not a camera collector I will try to pass this on to somebody who can enjoy it without using it.

Aksel · « **Reply #2272 on:** February 16, 2016, 11:11:14 AM »

Ohh my! That´s a beast Kai-san

To bad it´s not repairable, it would be the coolest of the cool to do some street shooting with.

Francois · « **Reply #2273 on:** February 16, 2016, 01:58:12 PM »

If you know what the parts look like, maybe you can craft some and get it somewhat working?

limr · « **Reply #2274 on:** February 16, 2016, 06:42:37 PM »

My newest toy from KEH:

Kai-san · « **Reply #2275 on:** February 16, 2016, 08:00:59 PM »

Quote from: Francois on February 16, 2016, 01:58:12 PM

If you know what the parts look like, maybe you can craft some and get it somewhat working?

One is a piece of metal wire, the other a sort of pulley to fasten the wire in and which winds the spring for the shutter blind. But remember, the wire has to pass through two eyelets that is fixed to the underside of the top plate, you can imagine how easy that is to get in place and adjust. There are stories about people who have tried to fix one of these cameras and in the end getting so frustrated that they threw it out of a window!
Seeing Aksel's Flexarets reminds me that I have a nonfunctional Flexaret IV sitting on a shelf, I'd rather try to resurrect that one.

Leonore, that Contaflex looks gorgeous (I admit to being a Contax fan!), hope you get a lot of fun with that!

Ezzie · « **Reply #2276 on:** February 16, 2016, 08:49:39 PM »

Quote from: Aksel on February 15, 2016, 09:23:06 PM

Lot´s of goodies you guys have picked up here lately!

Since the TLR thing and the fact that Kai-san scored the minty Autocord I just had to.
2x Flexaret, seemingly in good condition but who knows

Nice, a 4 and a 5. I used to have a 5a, not sure I should have sold it.

Francois · « **Reply #2277 on:** February 16, 2016, 08:58:37 PM »

Quote from: Kai-san on February 16, 2016, 08:00:59 PM

One is a piece of metal wire, the other a sort of pulley to fasten the wire in and which winds the spring for the shutter blind. But remember, the wire has to pass through two eyelets that is fixed to the underside of the top plate, you can imagine how easy that is to get in place and adjust. There are stories about people who have tried to fix one of these cameras and in the end getting so frustrated that they threw it out of a window!

If you do try, just remember me not to park my can under the window

Urban Hafner · « **Reply #2278 on:** February 16, 2016, 09:36:26 PM »

TLRs everywhere! Very nice. I just can't justify buying one right now. But some day I'll find a good enough excuse.

jharr · « **Reply #2279 on:** February 17, 2016, 03:24:19 AM »

I think I'm working on a Bakelite addiction. That could be dangerous since it is so cheap to feed! This came today. Batteries included. The great thing about those old Ever Ready batteries is that they were sealed so well. No corrosion in the flash unit at all! Oh and there is a roll of Kodacolor in there and from what I could tell, there were 5 or 6 frames exposed. Hopefully I can get something out of it.

I give you the Argus "Super" Seventy-Five

Francois · « **Reply #2280 on:** February 17, 2016, 02:40:54 PM »

Looks like its in very good shape.
It takes 120 or the dreaded 620?

jharr · « **Reply #2281 on:** February 17, 2016, 03:08:39 PM »

Quote from: Francois on February 17, 2016, 02:40:54 PM

Looks like its in very good shape.
It takes 120 or the dreaded 620?

It is in pretty good shape. The inner lens element seems to be loose, but that's easy enough to remedy. It does take 620, but I don't dread respooling 120. The finder is nice and bright and although it is a 'pseudo' TLR with distance focus, I don't mind. I'm a 'pseudo' artist whose subjects tend not to move around much.

Francois · « **Reply #2282 on:** February 17, 2016, 09:05:15 PM »

And brilliant finders are so underrated anyways

tkmedia · « **Reply #2283 on:** February 17, 2016, 10:02:02 PM »

Quote from: Francois on February 17, 2016, 09:05:15 PM

And brilliant finders are so underrated anyways

they are brilliant!

astrobeck · « **Reply #2284 on:** February 18, 2016, 04:22:35 PM »

I caved and bought a Praktica FX2 with a Zeiss 2.8 semi auto lens.
The price was too good to let it pass and Lenore has one so I'll be in good company!

I mainly bought it for it's history and back story, plus it's waist level which I always feel is a bit stealthy to shoot as not many people pay attention to someone with a camera and their head bent down.

It should be here any day and I've read everything I can find about it and even picked Lenore's brain a bit about it...so anxiously waiting to get it in my hands. The weather here in the southwestern USA has been amazing this week, we have set records for warmth and I have the itch to waste film!

jharr · « **Reply #2285 on:** February 18, 2016, 04:40:10 PM »

That Praktica looks great. I love all of my WLFs. They are a bit harder to focus than a good split image or range finder overlay, but what you gain in stealth and style more than make up for it. I just took apart the Argus 75 last night and polished up the glass and man that brilliant finder is so nice! Good luck with the FX2. That's going to be a fun one. As for the weather... yes, but too warm for Feb. I need a different season. It's been summer here in San Diego since December of 2006!

Pete_R · « **Reply #2286 on:** February 19, 2016, 08:32:23 PM »

...a couple of bent shutters.

I like a challenge.

Francois · « **Reply #2287 on:** February 19, 2016, 08:59:12 PM »

Did they try and cut-off somebody's fingers with it or what?

Sandeha Lynch · « **Reply #2288 on:** February 19, 2016, 10:18:30 PM »

Woa, Peter. Is that even thinkable as a challenge?

Pete_R · « **Reply #2289 on:** February 20, 2016, 08:09:13 AM »

Quote from: Francois on February 19, 2016, 08:59:12 PM

Did they try and cut-off somebody's fingers with it or what?

Second one, yes, the owner admitted to getting his thumb in it. First one probably was as well.

Quote from: Sandeha Lynch on February 19, 2016, 10:18:30 PM

Woa, Peter. Is that even thinkable as a challenge?

The first one is a 139 of which I have several 'spares' cameras so transplanting a shutter won't be much of a challenge. But the second is an S2 and I don't have any spares but all these Contaxes used the Copal Square shutter and I'm hoping I can use the blades from a different shutter to effect a repair.

Francois · « **Reply #2290 on:** February 20, 2016, 01:40:55 PM »

Well, good luck on those. You'll definitely need some patience to go with it!

zapsnaps · « **Reply #2291 on:** February 20, 2016, 04:36:32 PM »

Minolta Prod 20's - possibly the proto retro camera (although I am sure there are wiser & more knowledgeable folk on here who will know of an earlier camera). Difficult to believe it's actually 25 years old. Mint condition, accessories still sealed, with box & papers.

Aksel · « **Reply #2292 on:** February 22, 2016, 09:07:53 AM »

Quote from: zapsnaps on February 20, 2016, 04:36:32 PM

Minolta Prod 20's - possibly the proto retro camera (although I am sure there are wiser & more knowledgeable folk on here who will know of an earlier camera). Difficult to believe it's actually 25 years old. Mint condition, accessories still sealed, with box & papers.

That´on little baby that has gone under my radar! Yet another compact I need to have a closer look at

Bryan · « **Reply #2293 on:** February 24, 2016, 03:13:08 AM »

I picked up this Polaroid SX-70 Alpha 1 Model 2 about a month ago but just finished putting new skin on it. I also had to clean it quite a bit to get everything working properly and looking good. Not sure if I'm going to keep it yet.

Polaroid SX-70 Alpha 1 Model 2 by Bryan Chernick, on Flickr

Francois · « **Reply #2294 on:** February 24, 2016, 02:15:36 PM »

These are worth keeping even if it's just to hear the incredible noise they make!
And besides, even to this day they are one of the most complex and sophisticated pieces of camera gear ever manufactured. Just reading on how they actually work inside if enough to inspire some awe.

Kai-san · « **Reply #2295 on:** February 24, 2016, 07:18:41 PM »

Of all the cameras that I have this is probably the one I would miss the most if it was gone. Once you get the hang of it you're sold!

If you need a strap I've got an original one in brown leather that I'm not using.

Bryan · « **Reply #2296 on:** February 24, 2016, 09:20:24 PM »

Quote from: Kai-san on February 24, 2016, 07:18:41 PM

Of all the cameras that I have this is probably the one I would miss the most if it was gone. Once you get the hang of it you're sold!
If you need a strap I've got an original one in brown leather that I'm not using.

I like the camera, it's the film I'm not that excited about. I have owned several of these but I sold them all to buy something else. I'm shooting a pack with it right now so we'll see if I decide to keep it or not. I do like the click, clack, wirrr sound it makes. Thanks for the offer on the strap but I don't need it, I have several that will work with it.

Francois · « **Reply #2297 on:** February 24, 2016, 09:40:13 PM »

I have two SX-70 that I keep mostly to contemplate mechanical genius.
One is the SX-70 model 2 in its very vintage beige and brown colors.
The other is the SX-70 Sonar Onestep in beautiful aluminum with black leather.

Bryan · « **Reply #2298 on:** February 24, 2016, 10:50:43 PM »

Quote from: Francois on February 24, 2016, 09:40:13 PM

I have two SX-70 that I keep mostly to contemplate mechanical genius.
One is the SX-70 model 2 in its very vintage beige and brown colors.
The other is the SX-70 Sonar Onestep in beautiful aluminum with black leather.

I still have the Sonar Onestep pictured below. As far as features go the one pictured below is one of the better ones that I have used. The only downside is the minimum focus distance is 3 feet rather than the 10.4 inches for the folders, plus it's not an SLR. I'm actually hanging on to it, mostly because it's not worth much if I was to sell it. I also have an electronic flash attachment for it, the bulb type flash bars are kind of hard to come by. I also had the folding version which was a pretty good camera as well just a little too long when it was folded. The thing I like about the non-sonar folders is that they will fit in a large coat pocket.

Polaroid Sonar OneStep by Bryan Chernick, on Flickr

Late Developer · « **Reply #2299 on:** February 25, 2016, 11:46:18 AM »

Has anyone used the latest versions of TIP's film lately? Is it still necessary to make "Heath Robinson" style boxes / light shades to catch the film as it exits the SX-70 and/or stuff it up your armpit if the ambient temperature is less than Mediterranean?

I used to love my SX-70, back in the day, and I'd get an SX-70 again if the film would guarantee decent results.