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    Bronica EC reliability question???

    <p>I have an old Bronica EC that I purchased new back in the 70's. Functionally most of the camera still works, with the exception of the battery...
    Post by: mark_farrell, Feb 24, 2014 in forum: Medium Format
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    Slightly out of focus (front) Mamiya 645 1000s (WLF)

    <p>Check the mirror brake/rest to make sure it's still there. Evidently a common problem for these to break off. If not broken perhaps an...
    Post by: mark_farrell, Aug 30, 2013 in forum: Medium Format
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    Using flash

    <p>The sync cable will still send the high voltage back to the cameras hotshoe or PC connection and could cause damage. The PC connection on your...
    Post by: mark_farrell, Jul 29, 2013 in forum: Medium Format
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    Using flash

    <p>The site below shows the trigger voltage for your particular flash is about 194 volts at the hotshoe pin. This high of a voltage could damage...
    Post by: mark_farrell, Jul 29, 2013 in forum: Medium Format
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    Yashica D TLR: awful smudgey blur over images

    <p>Curious Mark if one of the reasons you sent it for service, was the shutter at slower speeds getting sluggish? That's about the only issue I...
    Post by: mark_farrell, Oct 20, 2012 in forum: Medium Format
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    Yashica D TLR: awful smudgey blur over images

    <p>Mark,<br> I just pulled my Yashica D out of the closet. It's difficult to tell visually, but using a cotton Q-Tip to "feel" the contour of the...
    Post by: mark_farrell, Oct 18, 2012 in forum: Medium Format
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    Help to identify a part for Mamiya 645 Pro

    <p>Look at this thread I've linked below. I have a picture of the mirror stop adjustment screw which is used to adjust mirror angle and distance...
    Post by: mark_farrell, Oct 6, 2012 in forum: Medium Format
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    503CW

    <p>I had purchased my first Hasselblad kit from an ebay seller and subsequently a few other items from the same person. He had stated the camera...
    Post by: mark_farrell, Sep 30, 2012 in forum: Medium Format
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    Gossen Profisix: needle does not move

    <p>Had an old Gossen meter that was in need of repair, but never had it done. In looking for a repair shop I found this one recommended on a few...
    Post by: mark_farrell, Aug 24, 2012 in forum: Medium Format
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    How to fix leaky bellows?

    <p>I've had good results using a black silicone RTV, such as linked below. It's flexible when dry, so application to holes on corners of a bellows...
    Post by: mark_farrell, Aug 8, 2012 in forum: Medium Format
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    Scanners for Medium Format

    <p>While there is always the temptation to upgrade from present equipment and maybe yours is truly justified, looking to see if an improvement can...
    Post by: mark_farrell, Jul 27, 2012 in forum: Medium Format
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    500C/M Disassembly question

    <p>I've had my 500C out of the case after finding the documents explaining how to do it and made some simple adjustments which fixed an issue it...
    Post by: mark_farrell, Jul 24, 2012 in forum: Medium Format
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    Pentax 645 "Single Shot" Mode Problem

    <p>Recently got a P645 (original) and 75mm lens cheap ($30) due to AA batteries leaking in the grip and the owner wasn't able to demo the...
    Thread by: mark_farrell, Jul 9, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: Medium Format
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    metering/exposure

    <p>I use a handheld meter whenever I'm shooting with film and I'm so used to it that sometimes I prefer to use the handheld in incident mode with...
    Post by: mark_farrell, Jul 1, 2012 in forum: Medium Format