Author Topic: I just picked up... (Read 914681 times)

Urban Hafner · « **Reply #1700 on:** June 11, 2015, 02:34:12 PM »

An Olympus mju II for 25€ all in. Now I don't need to use my phone for the family pictures anymore!

Olympus mju II by Urban Hafner, on Flickr

Kai-san · « **Reply #1701 on:** June 11, 2015, 06:48:38 PM »

Now that is a beauty Urban, who wants to be seen with an iPhone next to that one! I love that cream colour and I love the price as well, that must be a bargain.
Afraid I had to pay a bit more for this one, but they are a bit pricey so I'm not disappointed. It arrived yesterday so I will test it out this weekend. In fact I'm planning to give it away, so I hope it's ok. I can see one weakness with these cameras, the lens has no protection. It shows a bit on this one, hopefully it will not show up on the pics.

Urban Hafner · « **Reply #1702 on:** June 11, 2015, 06:53:18 PM »

Man, prices must have go up! I bought three Konica Big Minis maybe two years ago and they were definitely cheaper (10€ each maybe?). I never liked the images they produced (exposure was way off a lot of times) so I have them all away. And yes the price for the Olympus is quite good. Although the battery door needs to be taped shut so maybe that's why.

Kai-san · « **Reply #1703 on:** June 11, 2015, 07:21:21 PM »

You'll get a shock if you do a search for the Olympus on evilbay, ditto for the Big Mini. Hope to see some pictures from yours, wouldn't mind having one of those myself.

Urban Hafner · « **Reply #1704 on:** June 12, 2015, 05:14:10 AM »

I recently searched for the Nikon AF600. I bought one for 10€ maybe two years ago. The prices for these are crazy these days.

And I'll definitely post some pictures from it. I still have at least two rolls from the mju II I sold last year to scan.

SLVR · « **Reply #1705 on:** June 14, 2015, 11:32:56 PM »

just gonna leave this here...

Francois · « **Reply #1706 on:** June 15, 2015, 02:50:44 PM »

S2000?

SLVR · « **Reply #1707 on:** June 15, 2015, 05:05:26 PM »

Try again!

Kayos · « **Reply #1708 on:** June 15, 2015, 05:24:31 PM »

Toyota GT 86 or the Subaru version?

SLVR · « **Reply #1709 on:** June 15, 2015, 05:27:58 PM »

Yeah BRZ

Kayos · « **Reply #1710 on:** June 15, 2015, 05:41:14 PM »

The model escaped me, do I win a prize? :p

SLVR · « **Reply #1711 on:** June 15, 2015, 06:58:57 PM »

I'm afraid not, bank account is low now for obvious reasons

Kayos · « **Reply #1712 on:** June 15, 2015, 07:02:27 PM »

HaHa

Had I looked on the PC first I would have seen the Subaru badge

I'm currently reduced to a sensible car for several (9 actually) reasons and its not good

KevinAllan · « **Reply #1713 on:** June 15, 2015, 09:07:41 PM »

My father visited a collectors fair in Hexham, Northumberland and purchased for me, for £8, a Kodak Vest Pocket Autographic Special with a Kodak Anistagmant f6.9 lens, leather case, the metal stylus, and a loaded film of unknown vintage. Looking forward to trying to develop the film then putting a new one through.

Francois · « **Reply #1714 on:** June 15, 2015, 09:33:41 PM »

If it's autographic film, you'll have a big surprise when it comes out of the dev

The back of the film is coated with black wax that is scratched when you open the autographic door at the back of the camera.

As for the Subaru... nice. Does that mean we're going to get some Ken Block like footage anytime soon?

As for me, mom got me something last Saturday but I didn't want to brag about it until I had fixed it up a bit.
It's a Meopta Flexaret IIIa with the fragile film advance lever and manual shutter cocking. Focus is achieved by a sliding lever under the lens.
The previous ~~idiots~~ owners tried to open it with a screwdriver instead of simply pushing on the obvious to me back release button. It took me quite a bit of time to get the back straight. I also had to glue on the door latch hook which was very loose. It's held with only two rivets and the screwdriver job they did really bent everything! I did a photo paper leak test with a strong light last night and it seems it did the job. As expected, slow shutter speeds and the self timer are pretty much stuck. I'll have to look into that.

Francois · « **Reply #1715 on:** June 16, 2015, 05:36:30 PM »

I forgot to mention that the buy was quite a story in itself!
Mom had bought a small tripod but hadn't noticed that the quick release plate was missing. But the seller did and told mom to wait while she fetches it.
When the lady came back, she was also carrying the camera. Mom grabbed it right away and asked the lady how much she wanted for the camera.
and here's how the deal went down:
Mom: "how much do you want for the camera?"
Seller: "give me what you want for it"
Mom: "will you take two dollars?"
Seller: "yeah, it's a deal"

There was a man watching the scene with his jaw to the floor and both arms swinging on his sides. He must still be there in the same position swallowing flies!

jojonas~ · « **Reply #1716 on:** June 16, 2015, 09:20:29 PM »

hope you get that flexaret working right, francois. they've got lenses with character

and your mom seems to be good at handling situations like that

Francois · « **Reply #1717 on:** June 16, 2015, 09:24:36 PM »

She can definitely drive a hard bargain from time to time

Apart from the slow speeds and the self timer, everything seems to be right so it should give good results. Can't wait to get some film in it

Andrej K · « **Reply #1718 on:** June 17, 2015, 05:41:29 PM »

Ah, flexaret, very nice one, congrats on the find! I have to shamefacedly admit that although the flexarets are "local" here, I still do not own one.. I think I should correct that and simply get one. But maybe I should first sell some of the not-too-often-used cameras..

Kayos · « **Reply #1719 on:** June 17, 2015, 06:19:44 PM »

A lot of gear

_MG_3668 by Stuart Burrows, on Flickr

Praktica BC3
50mm f1.8
35-70 f2.8-4
70-210 f4-5.6
2 x teleconverter
1600A flash
Praktica strap and bag, plus various instructions books

All mint, clean with caps and appears to work, this is looking like a good "leave it in the van" setup. Cant wait to test

_MG_3674 by Stuart Burrows, on Flickr

Pentax Spotmatic
Grubby and with a dent on prism, clean, test and sell maybe?

_MG_3675 by Stuart Burrows, on Flickr

Cannon Snappy LX2

Lets me join the new 35mm compact instead of a phone crowd/bandwagon

_MG_3670 by Stuart Burrows, on Flickr

LOTS of darkroom gear and other bits
Branan thermometer
Cokin filters and holder, various round filters
Trays, tongs, timers, safelight, dev tank, multigrade filters etc
Lots of very expired chemicals, some accordion bottles too
several packs of Ilford paper of unknown age and storage

_MG_3678 by Stuart Burrows, on Flickr

Russian enlarger in very retro chintz lined case

and a Paragon 500mm f8 lens, appears to be M42 with a couple of adaptors, probably have a play then sell it

all for £50

Looking forward to testing the Praktica kit

Kai-san · « **Reply #1720 on:** June 17, 2015, 08:28:35 PM »

Very nice, you came away with a lot of gear for £50! But do you really want to sell the Pentax Spotmatic, I thought that was quite a nice camera?
I've been on a shopping spree as well, an Agat 18 (new?) and a very nicely kept Nikon FE body with new seals. The lightmeter on my Nikkormat is playing up, thats my excuse.

Kayos · « **Reply #1721 on:** June 17, 2015, 09:16:28 PM »

I like the Agat, looks very cool

Now ive had a play with the Spotmatic it does seem decent, and it would be nice to have a working M42 camera

Ive started a thread on the best way to clean it up

Ezzie · « **Reply #1722 on:** June 22, 2015, 04:22:38 PM »

Finally got hold of a proper handheld meter again. Been a while since my L-208 died. Been using the iPhone instead, but the app drains the battery something awful. My VC-II shoe mounted meter is nice, but not as versatile as this L-308B Flashmate, and is so small it gets lost all the time.

Francois · « **Reply #1723 on:** June 22, 2015, 09:13:50 PM »

The flashmate is a nice meter. I have the 308S and it's pretty much the one I use for comparing all other meters against.
But do put a leash on it... makes it harder to drop and easier to find.

thatguychad · « **Reply #1724 on:** June 25, 2015, 04:54:33 AM »

Anyone ever tried to spool 120 onto 130 reels?

Kodak 2C Autographic Jr

Bryan · « **Reply #1725 on:** June 25, 2015, 05:26:41 AM »

If you have some 130 backing paper you should be able to do it. I think James did it with some 616 film which is also 7cm. It's amazing how well some of those 100 year old Kodak cameras hold up over time.

thatguychad · « **Reply #1726 on:** June 25, 2015, 05:38:27 AM »

I was very impressed with its condition (which is probably why I paid the $20.) It had a little note with it that said it was purchased in 1917 with the owners name.

Also, it looks like HolgaMods sells a set of 3D-printed 120-130 adapters so I wouldn't have to re-spool. $20 is steep, though.

astrobeck · « **Reply #1727 on:** June 25, 2015, 07:49:29 AM »

Kai-san, the Agat is a fun little half frame. I have one and use it about once a year....it takes me that long to get through a roll of film in it!

After wanting a LCA (original model) for years, I splurged and bought one today....it should be here next week.

Late Developer · « **Reply #1728 on:** June 25, 2015, 08:26:04 AM »

Quote from: astrobeck on June 25, 2015, 07:49:29 AM

After wanting a LCA (original model) for years, I splurged and bought one today....it should be here next week.

Nice one Becky. I think Diane Peterson had one when she visited the UK. It looks like a great piece of kit and I've been wondering about a small, pocketable film carry-round. Would love to see the results when it arrives.

astrobeck · « **Reply #1729 on:** June 25, 2015, 05:55:54 PM »

Paul,
Yes and I think Jojonas has one as well as Damion....there are probably others.
I'm really anxious to get it and use it for summer!

jojonas~ · « **Reply #1730 on:** June 25, 2015, 07:14:58 PM »

Quote from: astrobeck on June 25, 2015, 05:55:54 PM

Paul,
Yes and I think Jojonas has one as well as Damion....there are probably others.
I'm really anxious to get it and use it for summer!

indeed I have

as it happens, I just loaded it up yesterday and wasted half a roll already. it's fun times with that camera. been looking at doing a multi exposure mod.
this one in particular. http://www.lomography.com/magazine/237193-how-to-do-easy-multiple-exposures-with-your-classic-lc-a
seems nicer on the camera than the lc-a+ inspired bottom part lever.

astrobeck · « **Reply #1731 on:** June 25, 2015, 07:57:19 PM »

Oh cool Jojonas!

You just upped my anxiety level for getting mine!!!
What film do you like to use in it most?

jojonas~ · « **Reply #1732 on:** June 25, 2015, 09:17:31 PM »

Quote from: astrobeck on June 25, 2015, 07:57:19 PM

Oh cool Jojonas!
You just upped my anxiety level for getting mine!!!
What film do you like to use in it most?

Right? I've been itching to do a mod like that for a good while now

I tend to use low iso films. it gives nice colors but the bw I love (started a flickr group actually, it's called lc-a loves bw film). with low iso I get more of the character of the lens too -more shots on full aperture. and there's no worries for if the exposures will be enough. I've shot startrails no problem with it

Kai-san · « **Reply #1733 on:** June 25, 2015, 09:37:11 PM »

I just couldn't resist this one - a green Werralux light meter to match my green Werra 1 camera. And it works!

jojonas~ · « **Reply #1734 on:** June 26, 2015, 05:48:15 AM »

you're shooting with class now, kai

zapsnaps · « **Reply #1735 on:** June 30, 2015, 01:41:43 PM »

Kai-san

I have the same green Werra, which I took to Berlin on holiday a few years ago. I love it. It's so cool. For non-Werra users, it has no winder on the top plate, film being advanced by rotating the lens barrel. And the shown lens cover is reversed to provide a lens shade - why didn't that idea catch on?

Enjoy the camera and matching meter - a really nice, compact rig.

thatguychad · « **Reply #1736 on:** July 01, 2015, 11:56:32 PM »

This place gives me serious GAS, look what you've done!

I received these three today:

Paid too much for the Big Mini on the big auction site, but got the Stylus Epic for $15 from Adorama (they said it wouldn't power up - must not have put a battery in it, because that's all I did to fix that issue). I also got the 28Ti from Adorama for about $100 under low market value because they didn't know how to re-zero the aperture needle.

I blame Urban and Kai-san for these, mostly Kai-san because I liked the design of the Big Mini so much (looks like the back side of the original iPhone). While doing a bit of research on compact point and shoots, the 28/35Ti came up and once I saw the analog dials on top, I had to have one.

astrobeck · « **Reply #1737 on:** July 02, 2015, 06:34:55 AM »

My LCA arrived today and it is less than described by the seller.
The foam seals fell out when I opened the camera...yuck!
But that's no biggies to replace the seals.
Also the batteries fit in the little chamber very loose, so a spacer is needed....again not a big deal!

The weird thing is in order to fire the shutter, I have to put pressure on the lever on the obttom of the camera that opens the lens cover.
Other wise it won't fire!
This might be a deal breaker, or I can take the front off and see what's going on inside.
Might not be too difficult....

I was hoping to use the camera over the long 4th holiday we have, but think I'll just stick with using my vivitar Ultra Wide.

Anyway, if anyone has any ideas about the shutter thing...I'd like to hear your solutions.

Late Developer · « **Reply #1738 on:** July 02, 2015, 08:48:25 AM »

Hi Becky.

Sorry to hear about the condition of the LC-A. Replacing the light seals is one thing but if the shutter won't fire without some contortionist manoeuvre (or a serious fix), that's something different - and not in a good way.

My suggetion is to avoid doing anything (including the seals) and send the camera back to the vendor and tell him you want the camera in the condition as advertised or return your money. If you start taking it to bits and then return it, you could be accused of being the person who broke it.

Hope you get it sorted to your satisfaction. Paul.

Kayos · « **Reply #1739 on:** July 02, 2015, 11:24:22 AM »

A power wonder for my growing Praktica collection

This was supposed to be a longer post put a courier left a parcel with a body and 3 lenses in full view in my front garden, unsurprisingly someone stole it

Indofunk · « **Reply #1740 on:** July 02, 2015, 01:09:41 PM »

Ugh! That sucks! Was it insured?

Chalky · « **Reply #1741 on:** July 02, 2015, 01:25:15 PM »

Becky - my LCA had a similar issue, I resolved it by carefully removing the cover that houses the aperture selector etc (think there are 3 or 4 small screws) and then tightening all the screws that hold the aperture etc assembly to the body which seemed to help... worth a try perhaps... Matt

Kayos · « **Reply #1742 on:** July 02, 2015, 02:21:44 PM »

I've been refunded but I won the lenses for cheap so doubt I will get the same for the same money

astrobeck · « **Reply #1743 on:** July 02, 2015, 03:08:39 PM »

Kayos that is a big time bummer!

My LCA saga continues.... the seller has offered an exchange or to refund the money with the return of the camera... ball in my court, so it's decision time!

I'll decide later today.....

Indofunk · « **Reply #1744 on:** July 02, 2015, 03:32:15 PM »

At least you were able to secure a refund! Win a few, lose a few...

astrobeck · « **Reply #1745 on:** July 02, 2015, 05:46:57 PM »

Okay, my LCA is sorted!
The seller gave good comments about the batteries, but they were not really the problem although a bit of spacer is needed to take up the extra room inside the battery chamber.

I decided to go ahead and take off the front and look inside since the shutter would only fire with me putting extra pressure on the opening lever at the bottom of the lens cover.
This probably makes no sense to some of you, but if you have an LCA, it will be clear.
anyway, the advice from Matt did the trick!!!
I un tightened the screws holding the lens assembly to the body and then re-tightened them a bit and viola! the shutter button trips the shutter without me two handing it. This is great!
And just in time for the long weekend.

Matt, I owe you a beer!
thanks everyone for the help and comments. Paul you too since being careful about liabilities is big these days.

Below is a photo of the front of mine with x's marking the four screws on the lens frame that I mentioned tightening.

Chalky · « **Reply #1746 on:** July 02, 2015, 06:50:15 PM »

Wow glad it worked. Great stuff!

Ricardo Miranda · « **Reply #1747 on:** July 02, 2015, 07:20:47 PM »

My latest Olympus.

OM-4 with 28-48mm /4 (thanks Paul!)

OM-4 by Ricardo Miranda, on Flickr

OM-2N with 35mm /2.8

OM-2N black by Ricardo Miranda, on Flickr

Verian · « **Reply #1748 on:** July 02, 2015, 07:28:31 PM »

Not 'just' picked up, but my most recent camera purchase. Lens loaned to me by Paul (late developer), New battery and some film in the post, can't wait!

Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

Kai-san · « **Reply #1749 on:** July 02, 2015, 07:30:54 PM »

Quote

I blame Urban and Kai-san for these, mostly Kai-san because I liked the design of the Big Mini so much

You are quite right to blame us, we aim to rob you of your sleep and then your money!

Your Big Mini looks like a BM300 or BM302? I bought the BM201 which is probably the oldest and quite possibly the LOUDEST! Right now I'm scanning the first roll of film that I put through it, maybe I'll show some in the weekend thread.
I've got the Nikon 35TI and if the lens on yours is the same quality as the 35mm then you are in for a treat, it is un-be-liv-ab-ly sharp! The only drawback with these compacts is the shutter speed which is max 1/500 sec, so stick to low iso film. Just like you I fell for the top display, but it is a seriously good camera.