cameragary Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 i thought i would show off my recent aqusistion from a pn member.to go along with my S2A which still has a focus problem ( slowly getting back into repairing it ) my EC i have aquired an ETRSI .had it for a week and i only have XP2 available now , so i am in the middle of shooting that roll just around the house .compared to the EC and S2A this is the most compact of them.it will be interesting to see some results 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_drawbridge Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 cameragary said: i have aquired an ETRSI .had it for a week and i only have XP2 available now , so i am in the middle of shooting that roll just around the house .compared to the EC and S2A this is the most compact of them.it will be interesting to see some results Great acquisition, probably my favourite 6x4.5 camera. However, you must acquire the speed grip and a prism finder; they transform the whole handling of the camera, especially in regard to using it for vertical framing. And then, of course, an AE prism finder would be nice... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameragary Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Yes,that is on my list. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42dave Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Another winter restoration project was this Edixa Prismat LTL I picked up cheap as a non-working/parts camera. Freed sticking mirror, cleaned/lubed shutter, adjusted closing curtain tension, cleaned slow speed escapement, patched curtain pinholes, repaired loose ground wire, calibrated meter, and cleaned viewfinder. Also trimmed the leather case from an earlier model camera to fit around the stop-down metering lever. Previously, I disassembled the Ennalyt lens shown to clean internal haze. This was the last of the Edixa reflex models, with (uncoupled) TTL metering. For some reason, Edixa SLRs (at least the earlier models) have gone up in price in the last year or two, which is a bit surprising as they weren't really high-end cameras. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Gammill Posted February 21, 2022 Author Share Posted February 21, 2022 Having finished and developed the film in XE-5 pictures a few days ago I've started film in these two classics: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiddlefye Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels - NHSN Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 (edited) Earlier this week I picked up a pristine looking Zeiss Ikon Box-Tengor (model 56/2) with leather case. It is my understanding that it is the most advanced box camera made: 3 apertures and 3 distance settings, double exposure prevention, as well as threads for cable release and tripod. I plan to load it with HP5, but if the sun is out I may have to switch to FP4 as the shutter only fires at 1/30 (or B). Apertures are 9, 11 and 16 so even with FP4 I may need a red or ND filter to reduce the light. The lens is supposed to have a focal length of around 100mm. It is an achromat doublet where a third lens is inserted behind the front group when you select 1-2m or 2-8m distances. The format is 6x9cm. Inside is a decal from the camera shop GEHLSEN+PICKENPACK in Hamburg, Germany that originally sold the camera, presumably in the early 50's Edited February 23, 2022 by NHSN 5 Niels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_drawbridge Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 I have some slightly expired Arista EDU Ultra 400 to use up so I'll run a film through this pretty little Walzflex, a camera I very rarely use. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralf_j. Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 I have some slightly expired Arista EDU Ultra 400 to use up so I'll run a film through this pretty little Walzflex, a camera I very rarely use. [ATTACH=full]1418701[/ATTACH][/QUOT Hi Rick - how is the focusing on that camera? They are often times very hard to move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_drawbridge Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 ralf_j said:Hi Rick - how is the focusing on that camera? They are often times very hard to move Yes, definitely sticky, but still manageable. Somewhere I have the instructions for disassembly, cleaning and re-lubrication, but it's no simple matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralf_j. Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 ralf_j said: Yes, definitely sticky, but still manageable. Somewhere I have the instructions for disassembly, cleaning and re-lubrication, but it's no simple matter. Indeed, I have taken apart a couple of rolleicords only with the intent that I wanted to learn and had nothing to lose. Learned a lot but definitely an involving task to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent T Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 Keeping things simple this week with a camera that fits a jacket pocket and has shutter priority as well as full manual. [ATTACH=full]1413254[/ATTACH] I have HP5+ (instead of the FP4+ pictured) loaded in this one. Just took mine out this afternoon and ran about a dozen frames of Fujicolor Superia 400 through it. Used my trusty Gossen Luna Pro handheld meter. Had a good time. Hope to finish this roll by later in the week, and get it to the lab to be processed and scanned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_drawbridge Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 (edited) While I've had this Seagull DF SLR camera for some time, I've not previously run a film through it. I've used the 58mm Haiou-64 f/2 lens on the digital cameras and a very good lens it is, being basically a Biotar / Helios-44 copy with a Minolta SR mount. I'm half way through a roll of Kentmere 100 and it will be interesting to see the results. Edited March 4, 2022 by rick_drawbridge 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels - NHSN Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 (edited) The Olympus Trip 35 must have been one of the most successful point & shoot cameras in film camera history. So many was produced that I feel you see them everywhere, all the time; flea markets, charity shops, garage sales, local classifieds, mostly traded for little money - or so I thought. I was frankly a little shocked when I noticed that reputable Kamerastore.com were now selling them for €179 a pop! Checked for functionality and with a 2 week return privilege, mind you, but still; €179 and not even a warranty! I was convinced that they wouldn't sell, but I was wrong. It seems that whenever they put one up for sale it seems to disappear just as quickly. Luckily it is an imperfect market were many people still see film cameras as trash, so they can still be found at low prices. This is my second Trip, picked up for a more reasonable €25. It needed a little surface cleaning but operates fine and hopefully the roll of Formapan 200 will confirm that. An amusing ad from the 70's and one more Edited March 4, 2022 by NHSN 5 Niels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels - NHSN Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 While I've had this Seagull DF SLR camera for some time, I've not previously run a film through it. I've used the 58mm Haiou-64 f/2 lens on the digital cameras and a very good lens it is, being basically a Biotar / Helios-44 copy with a Minolta SR mount. I'm half way through a roll of Kentmere 100 and it will be interesting to see the results. I always had a soft spot for that combined advance lever/shutter release design. It allows for a very clean top layout - reminding me of Leica M, Minolta SRT, Nikon F3 and, of course, implemented to perfection on the Leicaflex. Niels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiddlefye Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 I finished off the roll of Fuji 200 colour film in the Konica S2 and while I have a roll of B&W film going in each of three cameras currently (Konica S2 - again - Contax IIa and Pentax LX) my Canon IVS just came back from its first full service in nearly seven decades so it will get a roll in it and out the door ASAP. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_drawbridge Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 (edited) NHSN said: I always had a soft spot for that combined advance lever/shutter release design. It allows for a very clean top layout - reminding me of Leica M, Minolta SRT... Of course, the Seagull DF is pretty much a knock-off of the Minolta SR2, licenced or otherwise. It was released before formal cooperation between Minolta and Shanghai Camera Factory was established. Edited March 4, 2022 by rick_drawbridge 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary green Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Taking my Universal Roamer II out for a spin. It's a robust 6x9 folder with a 100mm f4.5 coated anastigmat lens. The designers at Universal thoughtfully built it to accept either 120 or 620 film. Only wish it had bigger & brighter viewfinders though. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Gammill Posted March 5, 2022 Author Share Posted March 5, 2022 For a road trip today taking along this automated beast: 8000i with first version on Tamron 28-200 f 3.8-5.6. HP5+ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kklow Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 While I've had this Seagull DF SLR camera for some time, I've not previously run a film through it. I've used the 58mm Haiou-64 f/2 lens on the digital cameras and a very good lens it is, being basically a Biotar / Helios-44 copy with a Minolta SR mount. I'm half way through a roll of Kentmere 100 and it will be interesting to see the results. [ATTACH=full]1419331[/ATTACH] Your camera collection never cease to amaze me Rick! All the cameras that I have seen you posted on this thread appear to look like they were hot off the press! Absolutely mint looking and they are all a joy to look upon, helping to bring back lots of fond memories. The SeaGull brand of cameras were very popular this part of the world during the 70s and this was especially so with their TLRs. I remember this very well because my cousin had a Seagull TLR and with the large 6x6 negative size, photos returned from the shop were just direct contacts which helped to keep costs low for avid shooters. Ah, those were the days! Looking forward to see the results of your escapade with this Chinese classic. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_drawbridge Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 An old workhorse is the current user, a camera I've used happily for several decades. The Zenza Bronica ETRS is probably my favourite 6x4.5 format camera, though the Mamiya 645 1000s would be a strong contender for the title. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralf_j. Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 An early 50s Edinex apparently 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bryant Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Nikon F2as and Nikkor 28mm f2.8 ais lens. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luis triguez Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Nikon F2as and[ATTACH=full]1419956[/ATTACH] Nikkor 28mm f2.8 ais lens. great camera! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Gammill Posted March 12, 2022 Author Share Posted March 12, 2022 Taking this old Minolta out for exercise over next few days. Older MC f 1.4 which is 6 elements in 5 groups. Loaded with HP5+ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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