john_gerndt1 Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 I have the elements of a 180 Componon S. I am looking for a barrel to join them properly. I know it takes one that matches the spacing and threads of a Copal 1 shutter but it seems a waste to buy a shutter when I only need the iris. I am looking for someone to point me in the right direction. Thanks! John D Gerndt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh_crawford1 Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 just get a shutter. I see a nice one on ebay # 250062898421 for 10 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_fromm2 Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 Hughie, the MP-4 shutter has no diaphragm. That's why they sell for so little. And don't confuse an eBay opening price with the closing price. John, Hugh was on the right track. Barrels are hard to find. Your best bet might be an ex-CU-5 127/4.7 Tominon in #1 Press. Remove the Tominon cells, screw in the Schneider ... But beware, not all cells that fit a #1 will fit a #1 Press, I've had problems with rear cells interfering with the diaphragm; for example, 80/2.8 Planar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_fromm2 Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 One other possibility, now that I think of it. Check with Jim Galli (tpahjim on eBay) and Gary Alessi (gjpal on eBay). Both have bought 240/9 G-Clarons in barrel, later resold the cells in #1s. Either might have a barrel and take pity on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erie_patsellis Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 John, I have one on it's way to me, assuming that it's an improvement over the 180 symmar I have, I may have a barrel available shortly. erie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_gerndt1 Posted January 1, 2007 Author Share Posted January 1, 2007 You have my full attention Erie. Fitting those elements to a barrel would be a high note to start the new year on... John D Gerndt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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