John Seaman Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 <p>It came with its ever ready case and even the original box, but was in rather a sorry state and I had to dismantle the Ross Express lens, clean and refocus, and remove some corrosion from the body and repaint some areas. The Epsilon shutter, which doesn't have a great reputation, worked fine. The Albada viewfinder pops up automatically when you open the camera.</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Seaman Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 <p>The only thing I couldn't get working properley was the double exposure prevention, which I don't mind as when this works, a sharp spike up the middle of the shutter button sticks into the end of your finger. I'm not joking.<br> Here are some shots on Ilford 50 ISO film at the Leicester University Botanical Garden Sculpture Exhibition.</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Seaman Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 <p>I regret I didn't note the titles of these sculptures or the artist, I think this one is called "First Born". All credit to them.</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Seaman Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 <p>Another one.</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Seaman Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 <p>And another.</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Seaman Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 <p>Last one - I've got another 16-20 Ensign with an Ensar lens which is a triplet I think - the Xpress being tessar type. Both seem to perform well. The only thing lacking is a coupled rangefinder. Thanks for looking.</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_drawbridge Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 <p>A good sharp lens, John, and very well-graduated images. That's not a film I know, but the tones are great. And what great sculpture! Any of those pieces could find a home in my garden...There's a Selfix 16-20 coming up on our local auction and I'm keeping an eye on it; my very first camera was an Ensign Ful-Vue, but it didn't produce images of this quality. Congratulations on another fine acquisition/restoration and thanks for an interesting post.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enric Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 <p>Lovely camera. Looks like a Zeiss Ikonta to me.<br> I am the proud owner of no less than 3 Ensign Selfix 20. I bought them because they are easy as hell and I needed a 120mm pocket camera. Very nice to use as street gear I am able to load a roll walking... Unfortunately my beloved Superikonta appeared in my life, but the 20s are beautiful as decoration too ;)</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 <p>Nice "grouping" as they say on the shooting range.</p> <p>I note that it is no "British" camera either, by gosh. "Made in England" as proud as a peacock.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabor_szabo3 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 <p>Excellent results, John. I miss my little 16-20. They are nifty, pocketable shooters. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howardstanbury Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 <p>A nice set. My first camera was an Ensign 420, and I still have it. I can't say I ever got pictures as good as this though - well done indeed.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_foreman1 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Excellent camera and the original box to boot! I would've had a field day with so many interesting subjects. Great way to shoot a classic. I am never happy with this film (PanF+) when I use it.. just ..just ..too something. I can't put my finger on it. the tone graduation for me is wrong; the contrast is either too strong or not enough ..depends on the exposure of course. Anyway your work here is excellent. The lens seems quit nice. I know the name Ensign but I know little about the models etc! Great if it ever or rather never breaks.. it's all Selfix!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTG1 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 <p>Thats awesome! Nice sharp, clean pictures, would like to see more from it.</p> <p>~Jack</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Seaman Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 <p>Thanks to all for the comments. Made in England - yes, it's nice to see although Made in Scotland, Wales, etc are not so common. I did feature a camera made in Ireland a while back (The Periflex) and I've somewhere got one made in Wales - a Gnome Pixie, a very basic box camera.<br> The negatives look quite sharp and contrasty but when scanning it's been my practice to set levels, and apply a low degree of sharpening after resizing to 700 px. Hence the (hopefully) good contrast and sharpness on the screen. Thanks again.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou_Meluso Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 <p>Fine rendering of the sculptures, John. Nice work with the Selfix! Good scan job to boot.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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