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EDIT im so dumb! the leather isn’t leather at all! it’s vulcanite, paint stripper will do the job. How do i remove a post?

I mainly look for semi-broken bodies or ones that are in bad shape because I quite like fixing up cameras! I'm not that good at it (yet!) so I mainly limit myself to bargain bin thrift store cameras. As for why a WLF on a 35mm: I just think theyre neat! I have a lubitel 2 and through that i learned that theres just something so magical about WLF's, so i'd love to have one in 35mm

Thank you! I'll look into it! And I do agree, film camera prices are being hiked up due to the renewed interest in them. I have been curious about what other WLF cameras are out there so your comment helps a ton!

thank you all for your reactions and comments! the good news being this store also sells a WLF for this camera (at 175 euros, mind you). I'll probably pass on this camera since moneys too tight to risk it! (I'm a student, so basically perpetually broke) If im a little richer someday and this cameras still in stock i might risk it and try making my own WLF cover!

Hi all, I've been one the lookout for a 35mm waist level viewfinder for a while and recently a store in my area posted this: https://fotohandeldelfshaven.nl/product/nikon-f3-body-outlet/ I know of the nikon f3s legendary status and id love to own one, however, This product is sold as an OUTLET product. This means the camera has one or more issues. In this case, the issue is described as "All shutter speeds above 1/60 fire at 1/2000, Could be an issue with the fast speed circuits" Now, I'm no repairman. I've done simple jobs on thrift store cameras. Some dissasembly to get the hang of it, unjamming shutters and lubing up a curtain gear or two. My question being: Is this F3 capable of being "fixed" by someone with little experience, i.e. , would this be a simple job like tightening some curtains or am I gonna have to poke around in the poor things circuitry?

hi john! since the issue here is that the system thats supposed to engage the hook so the pin can rest on it doesnt move a millimeter, even when cocking the shutter, means this camera might be all gone, thanks for the tip though! i might be able to find a working body somewhere, but at that point it might just be easier to use that body in its entirety instead of transplanting the shutter and just make this camera one i can use for parts! (also, i probably shouldve specified that the hook itself does not move, oops!)

hiya fellas! Im currently fixing up a praktica mtl3 ive had laying around for a while now, it has the strangest issue! Whenever the advance lever gets cocked, the curtain "fires", and the mirror stays in place. Now, ive located the issue, or at least part of it, to this little scrap of metal not catching the curtain when the advance lever is pulled. (see image) However, while its nice that i know whats wrong, how the heck do i go about fixing it? ive tried loosening the screw thats on there and lubing up the general area, but to no avail! (ive seen some videos of the shutter in action and that dang piece is supposed to move!) any ideas, tips or references would be greatly appreciated!