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Diane Peterson

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Exakta VX..anyone have one of these?
« on: February 03, 2012, 04:19:17 PM »
I just picked up this beautiful camera, seriousely looks as though it were never used..but I have some questions  and wondering if anyone here has one ??
Hoping its ok to post this here..I have a picture but its from my ipod touch so I didn't post it!!
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Re: Exakta VX..anyone have one of these?
« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2012, 04:30:03 PM »
Diane, I 'm pretty sure digi images of film cameras are allowed...just not images "made" with digi cameras.   :)

Seems I've seen quite a few here.

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Re: Exakta VX..anyone have one of these?
« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2012, 04:37:42 PM »
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Diane, I 'm pretty sure digi images of film cameras are allowed...just not images "made" with digi cameras.

I was going to say the same.

Just before I posted this :D, my new friend from the South London Camera Fair - five English pounds, who can say fairer!


Brownie Reflex 20 by nigelrumsey, on Flickr
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Re: Exakta VX..anyone have one of these?
« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2012, 04:50:12 PM »
ok..since it seems okay for this instance...

BTW...Nigel..what a find!! Beautiful!!
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Re: Exakta VX..anyone have one of these?
« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2012, 04:52:23 PM »
Francois gave me some much needed help with the knob on the left..but I am wondering if anyone who might have one of these has any suggestions about the lens..this camera is really amazing looking for age but it seems like the shutter won't move..any suggestions...??
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« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2012, 04:57:09 PM »
Hmmm....I don't know anything about this camera, but some cameras need to be loaded with film before they will work properly.

This "might" be one of that type.

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Re: Exakta VX..anyone have one of these?
« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2012, 04:59:44 PM »
There's a load of stuff on this site : http://www.exaktaphile.com/, even if it is a bit difficult to navigate. I might be worth dropping him an email.
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Re: Exakta VX..anyone have one of these?
« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2012, 05:19:33 PM »
Thank you to you both!! I managed to figure out how to load film even though it doesn't have what I consider a normal take up spool for 35 mm..so I am good there..I am going to run this role of film through and then wait for the person at the site Nigel kindly sent to respond...
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« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2012, 06:59:09 PM »
Diane,
I've got four of them and my VXIIa is my go-to street camera.  I've never had a 35mm camera I liked as well.  It takes a little getting-used-to but the idea of advancing the film with your left hand and pulling focus with your right actually makes much more sense if you're right handed.  I've got a few bits and pieces lying around if you find you need spares or accessories...

Terry
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Re: Exakta VX..anyone have one of these?
« Reply #9 on: February 03, 2012, 07:56:31 PM »
Terry, I just sent you a personal message..happy to have someone to talk to about this camera!! way excited really.. :) :)
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Re: Exakta VX..anyone have one of these?
« Reply #10 on: February 04, 2012, 08:06:05 AM »
There's also this nice review of an Exakta VX here:

Exakta VX IIa Review
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« Reply #11 on: February 04, 2012, 03:24:27 PM »
Well, I'll be darned! The big button doesn't even do what was said in the instructions I found online!
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Re: Exakta VX..anyone have one of these?
« Reply #12 on: February 04, 2012, 04:15:25 PM »
Urbanhafner.....That was a very informative video..thank you so much for putting up here!
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Re: Exakta VX..anyone have one of these?
« Reply #13 on: February 04, 2012, 05:17:04 PM »
You're welcome Diane! I guess I'll watch it again and then I'll want one, too :)
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