mike_pender1

Hi All,

I purchased a used Canon EOS 1N D, with a digital back(Kodak DCS-3c),

its an older one by far, but VERY clean! I finally was able to locate a charger

and PCMCIA card for it, and plugged it in. Everything appears to work just as

it should: ie: Lens focusing, light, read-outs, etc. etc.... When I went to

download the photos on my laptop, the photos appear to be distorted, and ONLY

In Black and White! HELP! Is there something I'm not doing, or do you think

that this old classic is not functioning properly? I only let the battery

charge for about 1 hour, but the charger logo showed a full charge, so that

shouldn't be a problem. I also thought the card was the culprit, so I uploaded

some photos off of my desktop to it, and re-read it, and they looked fine.

Since I don't have a manual for this, I thought someone could give me some

input on these? I know that there's at least "one" of you out there who once

used one of these about 10 years ago, and could give me some pointers! Thanks

again!

Mike

Thanks for clarifying this Mike!

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Hi,

I just recently purchased a Zeiss Super Ikonta 531 on an auction, and was told

that it will take 16 frames on 120 film. It has the 2 red windows in the back.

When I opened up the back, there is some print on the door that says 6x9cm on

Zeiss B2 film, 2 1/4x 3 1/4. Is this a 6x9 format and should I use both windows

when using the film, or just one? Also, how many frames do I get with this

Super Ikonta? I'm a little confused! Thanks for the help.

Mike

Thanks for the information John! I guess I really did get a good deal on it, it was newly listed for a buy it now, couldn't pass it up! I hope the faint haze won't affect the photos, everything else on this camera is in pristine condition! Thanks everyone! I just picked up some Kodak UC 120 film, I'll see how it does.

The lens does have a faint haze in it, is there a way to get at the inside to clean it, without a complete disassemble, and how about the 2 windows in the back, which one do I use when loading the film?

I just picked up this very tiny Zeiss Super Ikonta 531 on the **ay site, it

seems like a very well-made camera! I don't know how many pics I can get out of

the 120 film?? I believe it is a 6x9 format. It is in great condition for its

age, everything works on it! Compared to my newer digital (actually older for a

digital!) it looks tiny! Any info on this old Zeiss would be great. I plan on

taking some landscape shots with it, like the large negatives. BTW, was $19.00

a good price to pay for it??<div></div>

Hi,

I came across a vintage white "LEITZ" Desk Model B slide viewer,

was curious if anyone has information on it?? Are they worth

anything? Thanks for the help.

Hi,

I hit the "flea-market" today, and found an old German Futura-S 35mm

Rangefinder, made in Germany. Couldn't find too much info online about

this company. The camera is really nice, seems to be well-built. Any

information on this would be appreciated. Thx!

That looks great! Where did you get the material for the bellows? Did you have to order them special? Thanks, and good luck with it!

Mike

I think it IS my lens hood, now that I look at the photo. It was not made for the camera, I just put it on. I'll try some color film in it without the hood.

Hi,

I have no filters on it, but there is a lens shade on the lens that extends out about 1 1/2". What does "vignetting" mean??(Sorry, I'm not a camera expert!!)

I acquired a Yashica GSN, everything looked good, but when I ran a

roll of B&W film through it, the edges of the photos were washed out,

and once in awhile there was a light streak in the center. Is this a

light leak or do you think it's the film?? It was Kodak c-41 B&W,

probably sitting on the shelf for awhile! Thanks<div></div>

Hi,

I acquired an old Rolleiflex Standard from 1932, it's the one that

has the "2" red windows for viewing the film, one is on the back, one

is on the bottom. I am missing the cap piece for the bottom, and was

wondering if anyone knows where to get this small round piece?? I've

been using black tape, but thought the original cap would be nice to

have! I'm sure they were lost quite readily back in their days,

because they are so tiny! Maybe there's one lying in the bottom of a

box somewhere???( WISHFUL THINKING!! :-)))

Hi,

I love the photos! Are you using a scanner for prints or copying a slide negative?? Nice barn shots, very vivid color!

Thanks to everyone for the great information on my Old Contessa Nettel, this website is truly a "wealth of knowledge"!!! You are the best!! Thanks.....Mike

I just recently picked this up at an estate sale, it is says:

Contessa Nettel, has a light brown leather covering, even the bellows

are light brown!! It has a Zeiss Tessar lens, and has Cocarette II on

the carry handle. I've never seen a brown/tan one like this! Thanks.<div></div>

Thanks for all of the informative posts. GENE M>>>>> those are some really nice photos!!! I live in Maine, and encounter the same outdoor scenes, it is a great time to photograph the old farms/snow scenes. Thanks for the advice.

Hi everyone!

I've always wanted a Contax, but they're so expensive! I

thought a Kiev 4 would be a great alternative. Is this a good move,

or is there another camera out there that would be a better match??

Thanks.

Just curious if anyone had any information on this old Zeiss lens. It

says: Carl Zeiss Jena Nr 3060869 Sonnar 1:2 f= 8,5cm with a red "T".

It has a aluminum jacket. Thanks for the help!

Those are some great B & W photos! What kind of film did you use? Did you use a tripod? Thanks

Mike

Thanks for all of the great advice!

Hi,

I picked up a "really" clean A-1 camera from a yard sale, it looks

great!( The person was selling it for someone, so they had no info on

it). It didn't have a battery, so I put in a brand new 6 volt

battery, and the battery check light works as should, the programmed

aperature works as should, BUT, the only LED display I get in the

viewfinder is EEEEEE!! I can't seem to get it to display anything

else. I went to a online manual site, and saw that if you get the

EEEE on the display, to manipulate the little lever next to the frame

cocking lever, and this is supposed to reset it, but no luck! I've

tried removing the battery and putting it back in, but nothing but

the EEEEE. Maybe the circuitry is bad??? It does seem to operate fine

in the Program mode though, I just can't see what the speed is, etc.

Maybe I can live with this flaw, I can still set the speed/aperature

myself, and the program mode does work, but i just can't see the

display. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

Hi,

I had a Ranca, it was solidly built!! Those Pgh. shots bring back old memories, I grew up in Glenshaw( North Hills area), I always think about moving back to PA someday! I love Maine though!!! Nice pic's!

Here's a better pic of the lens/shutter!