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<p>Thanks Paul for clarifying what I had started to feel. I really wasn't impressed with the results so far and for all the effort of re-spooling 120 film on to my 620 spools...and having to make sure I get the spools back from the lab..or re-spool again is a long way to go for not much reward. <br> Actually, I do have my eye on a Rolleiflex 2.8 (good recommendation Anthony!) at the local antique store, beautiful portrait cameras they are. I have to put a roll through it, but the price isn't too bad. It's at a consignment store so the seller isn't there and the store owner wasn't happy that I opened it and a partially exposed 35mm roll jumped out. It has one of those adapters installed and he will have a heart attack if I go back and pull that out too, lol. The price is too tempting not to.<br> John: Tourist is a disappointing f8.8. <br> I am still going to try the six-16 given the neg size (might make for some interesting contact prints with alt processes) and will try some 127 in the Brownie reflex for novelty purposes. </p>

<p>I've managed to have had a variety of antique/vintage cameras come into my possession over the past few years and I want to pick one or two and sell the rest to support shooting the chosen model(s):<br> I have multiple metal 620 spools and I am familiar with rewinding 120 film on to them. I am happy to see 127 film is available. My main interest is lens quality and negative size as well as effort required to use (repairs needed, film availability/modification, manual controls etc)</p> <p><strong>Brownie Hawk-eye</strong>: lens is a mini fungal colony <br> <strong>Kodak 2-C Junior Model A</strong>: I see some of these have glass in the front of the iris and others don't (not sure if this is a case of it missing or by design), mine does not have glass in front of the iris.<br> <strong>Target Brownie 6-20: </strong>shutter is a bit wonky, doesn't open sometimes, seems slow at times<br> <strong>Target 6-16</strong>: Landscape mirror is loose, otherwise seems good<br> <strong>Kodak Jiffy 6-20 #1:</strong> Shot a roll but have yet to process, seems to be in good working order<br> <strong>Kodak Jiffy 6-20 #2: </strong>Currently completely taken apart to lubricate shutter and re-glue mirror. I have put a roll through it, didn't seem like anything too special.<br> <strong>Kodak Tourist (gray plastic top)</strong>: Seems OK<br> <strong>Ventura Synchro Box</strong>: Can't figure out how to open yet, seemingly good working order<br> <strong>Kodak Junior Six-16 Series II: </strong>lens may have slight scratch, haven't tried cleaning, seems ok otherwise<br> <strong>Brownie Reflex: </strong>Seems OK. What a beautiful viewfinder! (other than some fungus/de-silvering of mirror)</p> <p>I have a potential buyer that would want them just for show and not actually taking pics, so the Hawkeye might lend itself for that application unless it has a far superior lens about it etc. <br> So, which one or two would you go with?</p>

<p>Interesting, thanks for the info Robert. I'll take a closer look at the sides when I get home. I'd like to resell/give away but make sure I know what camera it's for.</p>

<p>Think there is a chance my case is a knock off? The screw is WAY over on the side, like a half inch away from the edge of the case. It has a "Germany" stamp on it but well...<br> I love it, as much as I find it hard to justify shooting 35mm (if I want big prints I scan med/large format on an imacon, otherwise it's digital) , the experience of the camera is such a treat. I was shooting in a stream/marshy area early morning in the summer with my DSLR and 500mm lens, which I find exhausting-breath control, finicky focus, etc etc<br> I switched to the SL with a 90mm and a couple of extension tubes for a break-that big bright viewfinder is unbelievable. I find it's similar to a Swarovski spotting scope/binocs, it's nicer looking through them than my eyes!</p>

<p>Hi Robin, <br> I'll send you a PM if that's ok?<br> Thanks.</p>

<p>Thanks Bill. I can see what you mean about the SL, there are a few parts that could add a bit of thickness. These cases are being sold all over ebay with the idea of being interchangeable with the SL/SL2. Does the SL2 have a tripod mount off to the side as opposed the mid-area of the body? </p> <p> </p>

<p>I bought a black leather case (see pic) on Ebay for my Leicaflex SL (it's claimed that it fits the original leicaflex, SL and SL2) but it's a tad too narrow and the screw mount doesn't line up. Am I missing something? I tried stuffing it in, and blew a few stitches in the process...<br> Also, can anyone recommend which vintage case actually fits the Leicaflex SL?</p> <p>Thanks,</p> <p>Peter</p><div></div>

<p>Thanks! I think you are right about the older Land cameras.</p>

<p>I've been wondering for a while what camera this polaroid pack will fit<br />but, I think I found my answer:<br> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK1FwL11bMs<br> Polaroid Land Pack camera right?<br> Thanks,<br /> Peter</p><div></div>