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If one of the principals may add some commentary.....

Matt-She was more than pleased, and surprised to. And to think my first thoughts for our 40th was to get her a horse!

Todd-I sincerly doubt there will ever be a color emulsion that surpasses the old Kodachrome. In that these were shot in 64', it was Kodachrome II. I husband the 40 rolls of K-25 I have left in the freezer carefully. Down to only 1400+ images left.

Bruce-Close thinking it was "Uncle Bob". Actually it was my Uncle Bill. Can't recall seeing him ever use a meter.

And Marc, it ain't over! Sheila found five prints and one more chrome slide she wants in the album. You'll be happy to know these are all in good shape though.

Thanks again,

Jerry

About a year or so ago I theorized that of course Leica would make a 50 year commemorative model and that if I wished to have one, I'd have to take out a second mortgage to get one.

How wrong could I have been. If the prices are correct, I'd have to sell the house!

Best,

Jerry

Chuck,

Kodachrome and B&W-50 DR Summicron.

Color neg-Late model 50 Summicron.

Best,

Jerry

More photons in the 0.58 v the 0.85?

Not a physicist so can't comment on that. However, in that the 0.58 takes in a larger percentage of the light source (be it sky or interior lighting) due to its field of view I can see how it would appear brighter.

Whether it transmits more light to the eye (as in lens speed) is really the pertinant question. That I tend to doubt.

Best,

Jerry

Stephen,

What dealer here in Canton, MI was selling new 50 year M4s in the 70's?

Best,

Jerry

And if they're not "dueling shills", the privacy of the auction prevents anyone from warning them.

Jerry

Henry,

A little "nose" grease applied from time to time is all you need. Has worked for me for almost 45 years and many thousands of lens changes.

Best,

Jerry

Detroit metro area has Adrays (Troy, Dearborn, and Canton). They always seem to have a decent selection of new equipment, although certainly not "one of everything in the catalog".

Not much "used" though. I think that stuff either goes to customers who have expressed "wants' for items or auction on the net.

Close by in Ann Arbor there is Big Georges Appliances. Fairly well stocked and not too many places where you can get a Leica and a washing machine. (Big Georges and Adrays in Dearborn under the same roof).

Best,

Jerry

Jerry

Ektar (color negative film) was ASA 25. Sharp stuff. Discontinued around 97'/98' as I recall.

Have 2 bricks of Kodachrome 25 in the freezer. "Special Occaison" stuff now.

Best,

Jerry

E41s were the smallest, and the size is hard to find made by Leitz.

Best,

Jerry

Nit picking to be certain, but the didn't cost that much more to produce individually.

The problem and hence the end costs of production, was that they had such a high reject rate. Same problem a few years later with the 35-70 Vario-Elmar f/2.8 R.

Best,

Jerry

Antonio,

First thanks to Godfrey for adding that once the shutter is cocked, the meter circuit is activated only when the film advance arm is slightly away from the body. I forgot to add that.

If you don't have the equipment to test the battery, you may want to open the battery compartment and check for corrosion. If some is there, sometimes the meter will come to life by removing it. A small needle, tooth pick, or other small object can scrap it off. Careful with the wires in the camera body.

The 40 f/2 is one of the great bargain Leitz lenses.

If you solve the meter problem without sending it in for a CLA, you may want to have the shutter speeds, particularly the slow speeds, checked for accuracy.

Best,

Jerry

Antonio,

Set the proper speed for the film that you are using. This is set by turning the silver dial with raised ridges that is in the center of the shutter speed dial.

Cock the camera. The meter arm swings into the light path from its stored position for a TTL reading. (make sure lens cap is off.)

Rotate aperature dial to match needle in VF to the open slot in right side of VF.

No needle movement? Check battery by depressing small silver button located at about 5 o'clock as you view the face of the camera.

Still no meter movement? Try a new battery.

Still no movement? Pack and ship to DAG or Sherry for repair. May as well get a CLA while you're at it. The newest CLs are almost 30 years old.

Best,

Jerry

She took images.

The majority on the forum capable of objective evaluation of those efforts I'm sure would conclude she was very good at it.

Her images will survive her.

Nothing else really deserves comment, on this forum at least.

Jerry

Dan (and Jay),

The chrome tabbed Summicron catalog number is 11825 and as Jay indicates is rare as hens teeth. To the best of my knowledge only the "concave tab" was used on it.

However the black finish version I beleive had both concave and convex tabs during its production life.

Best,

Jerry

Scott,

Well the answer is obvious to me. Just buy another body and dedicate it to the 21.

You could spend a fortune on velcro, Ziplocs, and lens cleaning materials.

Jerry

Jay,

And I always wondered how they brought up the correct framelines for each lens.

Necessary to twist each lens 30 degrees to release and then spin to next lens and twist 30 degrees to mount it?

Best,

Jerry

Thanks to all who "schooled" me. I think I'll let this one sit on the pawn shop shelf.

Best,

Jerry

I have made do with two Kodak Carousels in the past 40+ with little

to no problems. The first was one of the originals (as in made of

cast iron or the equivalent) with my current one an Ektagraphic

IIIATS, mounting a 60mm (sticker on barrel says 57.1) Schneider PC

Cinelux AV MC. I really can't complain about the set-up.

However, in one of the area pawn shops, I ran across a Pradolux RT

300, with a Colorplan f/2.5 90mm (Portugal). While in LN condition,

it has to be almost 30 years old as the Model/Serial plate (300-000,

and 23 0r 24,000 or so) Notes that it is not only E. Leitz but when

they were in Rockleigh, NJ. Included is an IB, for a "RT300/AV.

Now before anyone kicks me to the archives, I've been there and still

have some questions as some of the info therein appears to be

conflicting.

The main question surrounds the "Carousel" type trays. Will this

projector accept regulation 80/140 Kodak trays, or only

Carousel "type" trays made by Leitz/Leica?

Several posts in the archives centered on jamming with 140 trays,

while others appeared to have no problems. Likewise, many posts

mention balky AF performance. Are these experiences random, or

general given the age of such units? To use an old flyers adage, are

they "Hanger Queens" and more importantly are they repairable

currently?

Are Pradoluxes of this vintage rebadged Kodak products or made by

Leitz?

While the comments on the Colorplan were generally favorable, it had

its share of detractors. Were the latter just picky, or is somethig

like a Navitar a better performer.

Finally, what is a fair price for this set-up? Owner asked $425, but

has anyone had any recent experience with this combination?

Thanks in advance,

Jerry

Can you say..."Crap shot, Crap shoot"?

Jerry

Didn't see any mention of box, IB, unfilled cards, etc. either.

But hey, the seller said it was working "grate".

Jerry

A Wolverine and their money are soon parted. [:>}

Jerry

Sheldon,

I think its been that way for quite awhile.

Agreed that all that "Zorki, FED, Leica clone" stuff is a PITA, but doubt that they'll change it until people stop visiting the site as it stands and therefor buying stops.

LOL,

Jerry

Mike,

Most of the time when I go out with two bodies, the CL is the second and generally used with the 24 ASPH and external finder.

Obviously DOF isn't much of a concern that lens, but I find it works fine with no handling problems.

Don't have a 35 Lux/ASPH, but I suspect there would be no problem.

Best,

Jerry

George,

No dealings personally with him.

However, in past conversations with the late Roy Moss (past LHSA president, Viewfinder editor, etc.) he spoke highly of him.

Best,

Jerry