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    Kiev 60 synch problem, intermittent

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    I had a Kiev 60 with a similar problem. Found that the PC connector on the camera, was twisting slightly(breaking it's internal wiring connections). Finally it stopped working all together. Since this was a cheap camera, I took off the bottom plate. the wire for the flash runs underneath this plate. I drilled a small hole attached the wire to an old pc extension cable(center pin). and grounded (the sleeve wires) to the camera body. The camera now flashes every time, but has a wire hanging off of it permantly. The wire is only a couple of inches long, but since I had to homemake a flash bracket, it works alright.

    eos 300. rebel 2000

    in Canon EOS Mount

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    Travis, The same thing happened to me a few years ago. (I do not buy from this location anymore). The only difference is the name tag. You might also have to buy a separate warranty(Not sure). My wife has run several hundred rolls through hers, without any problem.

    flash sync voltage ... a solution?

    in Canon EOS Mount

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    I'm not suggesting that this is the ultimate solution, I was just broke when I needed a safe synch and couldn't shell out the $50 for it at the time. So the attached diagram is what I put together. This is drawn from memory, and I also seem to remember having to mess with the polarity on the pc connector, not being sure which was + or -.

    flash sync voltage ... a solution?

    in Canon EOS Mount

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    With my cheap flashes the trigger voltage is 300v. I built a homemade safe synch with an SCR silicon controlled rectifier($2), and a AAA battery($1), in a small case($1). trigger voltage is isolated, voltage is now 1.5v on the camera side. I will try to draw a diagram later with specifics.

    EOS 650 rewind problem

    in Canon EOS Mount

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    Sounds like either the motor is weakening, or there is something cause added tension to the film advancement(if your lucky this is it, and can easily fix it). The 650 is a great camera, I have one, and love it, but it is getting older. Have you tried fresh batteries?

    Canon EOS Rebel 2000 question-help please

    in Canon EOS Mount

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    I you have the money(alot of money), I think it would be prefferable to avoid the Mirror lenses. I have one, and almost never use it. Most of the mirror lenses have fixed aperatures at f8 or f16 , are manual focus, t-mount adapted, and come with a few generic drop in filters. however, since you are using a Rebel 2k, one of these may be easier to handle than the larger/more expensive 'Real lenses'. The quality will not be as good unfortunately. Any of these almost require a tripod/monopod. Even if it is a mirror lens, although shorter in overall length, still has a long focal length, and it is very hard to avoid shake. By the way 1000mm is a really long lens, they do make adapters from canon eos to Telescopes if you really want to get out there.

    Kiev 60 shutter adjustment tips?

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    Paul RON mentioned a shutter speed tester. I made one as well. http://www.kyphoto.com/classics/combinationtester.html . Mine worked, but it picked up a radio station in my area quite well. And the trick was timing the shutter test with times when there was noise available. Talk radio leaves many silent gaps that are very hard to time. If your lucky enough to pick up just static noise it should work great. By the way I was calibrating a Kiev 60 at the time I built this.

    New Bronica owner (and questions)

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    Dan,

     

    About 3 months ago, I purchased an ETRS, prism, 120 back, 75mm lens. For about $220. on ebay. This is just for reference. My camera is far from mint, but works perfectly. I have since added a couple of backs, a speed grip, and a 150mm lens to the kit. I have to say, I do love this camera, and as far as the mirror slap goes, I wouldn't worry about that at all for portraits.

    Best method for scanning 110 and 126 film?

    in The Digital Darkroom: Process, Technique & Printing

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    For 110 film I have used 110 2"x2" slide holders, and they work fine. For 126. It will fit in your 35mm film strip holder(If the negs are still in strips). The only problem is that the 26mm square format gets cut off at the top of the negative. There are some work arounds to get the whole image. Most if not all 35mm dedicated film scanners only scan for the 24mm hieght of 35mm film.

    Developing Macophot UP100+

    in Black & White Practice

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    I bought a lot of this film from j and c a while back. I really like it in D76 for 12 min 68deg. I have tried it a couple of times in rodinal, and it is really grainy, but interesting. I think I used 1:25 for 13 min 68deg. I also over expose this film slightly about 1/2 stop. At the price I got this stuff for, I am not disappointed at all.

    Petri rangefinder repair

    in Classic Manual Film Cameras

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    I'm not sure, but I think I have the same camera. I figure out what model it was years ago but do not remember. The problem with mine, (Also my fathers purchased in the Navy in the late 50's) was in the front half of the fixed lens. It is very stiff, but can be turned slightly. This will allow the shutter button mechanism to make contact with the shutter. If it is turned to far, the shutter releases when advancing, If to far the other way, the shutter does nothing. I honestly don't think that this camera is worth anywhere near $50. I'll pull it out later tonight and try to remember all the details.
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