daniel_iggers

I have a Russian "briefcase" enlarger that I'd like to give away.

the model is "YNA-6". Everything fits into its wooden case, which

also serves as the enlarging surface. I had some instructions and

acessories, but unfortunately I can't find them. (When I got it, a

few years ago, the styrene or foam padding had turned to goo, and it

was quite a job to clean the enlarger. The inside of the case may

need some further cleaning.)

 

I live in Toronto. Send me an email if you would like to have the

enlarger. (If I find the other stuff, I'll pass it along.)

 

It might be the same as the UPA-5m model that is described in the

manual here:

 

http://www.keithberry.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/UPA.htm

I've got a roll of 20 year-old T-Max 400 (120) that I just managed

after a titanic struggle to get onto a reel. Curly bastard. It was

shot on an old Bessa 6x9 (Voigtar 3,5), at roughly 200 asa.

 

I've got some Rodinal. I intend to mix it up, get it to an

appropriate temperature and attempt to develop the film. (I also

have some old Ilford fixer and some acetic acid.

 

I'm looking for basic advice: What dilution is appropriate for the

Rodinal? (10 to 1? 25 to 1?) What temperature and how long should I

agitate?

 

Thanks.

Or a copy of a Canon f/2 85mm Serenar?

A re-badged Jupiter-9 in M42 mount?

Yes, I see "Kalimar" on what might be a filter ring.

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I succumbed again to the bidding impulse and "won" for $5 (plus $10

shipping), what was descibed, most minimally, as a 1948 Pratika with

2.0 85mm lens.

 

I won't see the actual camera for a couple of weeks, but I'm curious

as to the identity of the lens. Could it be a pre- or post-war Zeiss

Sonnar 85/2?

 

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Lovely photo.

 

BTW, Where can one buy Lucky film?

Especially the second and third shots.

These are fantastic. I love the colors.

We're practically neighbors: I'm at Bathurst and 401. :>

Can I have 1 and 3?

Have one. Like it a lot. (But I still haven't sold my other supposedly now redundant M42 SLRs. :>)

I hadn't seen Jorn's response when I sent mine. He knows what he is talking about.

Sorry for your loss.

 

You should get someone who knows about these cameras to look them over and tell you what condition they are in, so that you cann describe it. If you live in a major center (New York, etc.), you may be able to find a serious camera shop that can sell them on consignment for you. (?)

 

Online, there is of course Ebay, as well as the Leica forum on this site and www.rangefinderforum.com. The more that you can tell potential buyers about what you are selling and its condition (including photos), the better.

 

However, you run certain risks online: There are fraudsters who send bogus payment and get you to send the goods. There also are fraudsters who claim to be selling Leicas, but disappear after the money is sent; for all we know, you could be one of them :>. As well, selling on Ebay without a track record is risky. Buyers are reluctant to bid and to send substantial money to a seller who has no track record as a seller, and has nothing to lose.

 

You might search on Ebay in the "completed" listings to get a sense of the prices that similar items fetch.

 

Then list each item separately with photos and a good description, with a reserve price. Provide whatever is necessary to satisfy the buyers that you are real (address, telephone number) and can be trusted. Escrow services may be useful.

 

Do accept PayPal and be willing to sell internationally (provided you get firm payment that the buyer can't fake or charge back.)

Ouch. Sorry to hear it. The bad news part, that is.

Larry,

 

Send me your address by email, so that I can calculate the postage.

Excellent site. Thanks.

Sorry about that. I'd saved a reduced-size one somewhere.

 

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A few weeks ago, on this forum, I took up Ben Cochrane's generous

offer of three of his cameras for the cost of shipping. In

accordance with the law of entropy, clutter at his house duly

diminished while increasing by a like amount at mine.

 

I picked up the cameras yesterday - a Voigtlander Vito Vitomatic II,

a Kodak Retina Automatic I and a Kodak Retina Automatic II. The

Retinas look lovely but unfortunately have issues that may be beyond

my skills - one has a Reomar lens, and the auto exposure seems to

work to adjust the iris but the shutter opens as if on B. The

shutter on the Retina Automatic II does not want to work. (If there

is someone who might want me to pass these on for the cost of

shipping, on the same terms Ben sent them to me: not just to re-

sell, but to restore and use - please let me know.)

 

Yesterday evening, after a drive to Rochester, NY (BTW: Check out

the George Eastman House museum there. Nice place.), I took the

Vitomatic II for a spin.

 

The Vito Vitomatic II is a late example of the classic Vito line,

which evolved from folders, to the exquisite solid-bodied Vito B

viewfinder camera, and so on. Starting with the Vito B, these four

element Color-Skopar (Tessar-type)lensed cameras had a hinged base

under the film cartridge, and a pop-up rewind cylinder that is

released by a serrated metal tab.

 

The Vitomatic II, which I would guess is from around 1962, is a

mixture of classic old features and unfortunate modern bulkiness. It

is bulky and heavy. It no longer has the shutter button on top or

the hinged base. The serrated release and pop-up cylindrical rewind

knob remain. And the lens is a three-element 2,8/50 Voigtlander

Lanthar. (Why not Color Lanthar?)

 

To my surprise, everything seems to work after 40-odd years. On Auto

the apertures shown in the viewfinder seemed about right.

 

The camera has more potential than the results of my uninspired

short outing with the camera last evening will suggest.

 

Here is a link to the photos:

 

 

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The f/2 Solagon lens is capable of making nice pictures. One unfortunate problem that often occurs with these old Agfas is that the grease around the lens hardens, making them difficult to focus. If yours works, you should by all means use it. (Or send it along to someone who will ... :>)

These are excellent.

 

You must post at least one of your daughter's photos. Only fair, eh.

I try to use use my Zenit SLRs. I also like their rugged simplicity.

 

Is the "50" that you are referring to as the best, really the Helios 44-2 lens that is actually 2.0/58mm?

I just searched and found one completed listing on you-know-where, for a Dynamatic II with a Lanthar lens, supposedly in "mint" condition. From the description: "EVERYTHING SEEMS TO WORK GREAT. LIGHT METER WORKS PERFECTLY LENS IS CRYSTAL CLEAR"

 

The high bid was $20.50, and shipping was another $9.99. The seller had 415 feedbacks and 100% positives, and there was nothing to suggest a fluky sale.

 

That has to be the best, most active, most liquid mmarket possible, giving a good indication of market value.