the celt 2

<p>Seems like the problem is has something to do with the film advance lever. If I hold it just past the 30 degree stand off the drive works just fine. Possibly to do with the circuit that activates the metering . </p>

<p>Not sure this classifies as a true classic, but here goes anyway. I recentltly recieved a really beautiful MinoltaX-700 for free, from an old friend. Camera only needed batteries, and works like new. Now me, being me, I immediately started looking for some add ons. I found the "Motor Drive 1" online for a good price, and ordered one. It arrived yesterday, I put fresh batteries in it, and installed it on the camera. The only problem is that no matter what I do, it won't seem to work. It will advance one frame, and cock the shutter when I move the film advance about 5 degrees past the 30 degree stand off, but that's it. Does the camera need to have film loaded, or did I get a lemon? Thanks. </p>

<p>I'm lucky to have about 10,000 Kodachromes that my late Father shot from the forties, though the eighties. Documenting his time in the Army Air corp, and our family (including my Daughter) growing up. Still have the TDC projector, and the Kodak 35 that shot all of them. Instagram my ass!</p>

<p>Well it's been quite a while since I'vve been here. Long story. One day I'll share it. Is it true tha PXP has been discontinued in 35 mm too? I know the 120 went away a while ago (I bought out just about all of Unigue photos stock) They had none of the 35 today, and I'm thinking I may have to go mail order (if any one still has stock. If it has gone away, when was it discoed?</p>

<p>Brings new meaning to the term "Toy Camera".</p>

<p>Yeah, it's HP4+. I have no idea where one would get the idea that you could push a 125 ISO to 2000.</p>

<p>Thanks to all for the info. I think I'm just going to return her film. Due to the fact that I'm kind of busy getting ready to move, I'm not planning on buying any more chemicals till I get settled. I've got enough stuff to haul around already.</p>

<p>OK, so I'm at my "day job", and a very nice young lady comes up to me, and asks, "are you Ed?". So since that is who I am, I say "yeah, that's me". So she tells mr that some one at a local camera shop sent her to find me to maybe process a couple of rolls of B&W for her. She hands over 2 rolls of HP4+, and says "oh, and I pushed it". I ask how much, to this she replies,"2000 ISO". Any body got a clue how long the development time would be in D76??? Or, if it's actually possible to get usable negs from this? I don't want to waste time, or screw up her film. Thanks. </p>

<p>The words "color separation" bring back many memories for me. I spent 12 years in the offset printing buisiness as an offset camera operator. The camera took up 2 rooms (one for the art, and lights, and one in back taht was the darkroom). The copy board was 40 x 50 inches, and the film back was 30 x 40 inches. On average, it took about an hour to shoot, and process the 6 sheets of film to make the final separation set. This was in the late 70s to the mid 80s, just when the rotary scanners were beginning to make their way into the country from Germany. Many, many long shifts at that place, but aloy of time, and a half. </p>

<p>I don't know which I like better, the photos that you take with your cameras, or the photos that you take of you cameras. Great work on both.</p>

<p>Sad to say, that after about 40 years of pretty constant use, my venerable old dark room is shutting down. I just pray that it's not a permanent thing. Due to the crazy stupid cost of owning a home in NJ. I have made the decision to sell the old homestead to a builder, and find my self a comfortable apartment to hang my hat, and my collection of every ready cases. I do plan to keep shooting film, and I am hoping that where ever I end up, I will be able to set up at least a temporary DR to continue my work. If I need to sell anything, I'll post it here first. Oh and if any one knows of such a place feel free to contact me.</p>

<p>I love my Koni-Omega, but the "pump shotgun being cocked" sound of the film advance may get some startled looks.</p><div></div>

<p>I guess we're just not that bright. Since they keep telling us we're not.</p>

<p>What a beautiful piece of design. I personaly love the "clutter" of the top deck. It just screams "you better read the manual", "twice".</p>

<p>Thanks to all. Actually I have one in really great condition with the lens hood. I posted this mainly because, due to a major finacial crisis, I plan on parting with a few of my cameras that I don't use as much as I should.</p>

<p>Just how rare are these? I did a seach on the "bay", and only found about 5 listed, and going for pretty steep prices.</p>

<p>I've had the same problem, and the same bad experiance with a local shoe repair place. They didn't come close to the exsisting holes in my Ziess Ikons case. The case that came with my Graphlex 35 (photos coming soon) had the same disintegrating stitching. I found that if you are really careful, you can get the sewing needle through the exsiting holes in the leather, and it goes quite easily. I didn't need a thimble, or anything except a steady hand, and some patience. A good "rainy day" project.</p>

 

<p>I had a Series 1 70-210 fro my old srt-101. When I inherited a complete Maxxum kit from my brothers estate, I sold the lens, and the camera. I will always regret parting with both. That lens was one of the sharpest zooms I've ever used, and the maxxum lens doesn't come close.</p>

<p>I just love that BB mirror slap. Hey, it's alot quieter than the Kievs. That mirror slap sounds like some one dropped a trash can down a fire escape. </p>

<p>I had a very similar problem a while ago with my 90mm lens. Sticky shutter, and advancing the film before it actually fired fully.</p><div></div>

<p>Amen to all. People often ask me why I insist on using such old "clunky" cameras. That usually ends as soon as I hnd it to them to hold, and pehaps hear the sound of a precision mechanical shutter. Plus, it's what I grew up with. </p>

<p>Be careful Rick. I found out that range finder collecting can be another GAS problem unto itself. I have a shelf of them.</p>

<p>Hey, I've seen some really banal photos sell for pretty decent money. Specialy if they're mounted in a pastel matte.</p>

<p>Well since it has turned out to be a crappy day here in NJ, I decided on a trip to the attic over my garage. As some of you may know, I have been rediscovering my families history since my Dad passed away, and today I found another treasure trove of family B&W photos from the 30s, and 40s of my Moms side. As long as I've been in the photo field, I have always been amazed at the longevity of the old paper emulsions. A few were yellowed, and a few more were either faded (just a little), but the majority looked like they were picked up from thr drugstore yesterday. Sharp, and contrasty, with that wonderful "deckle" edge that was so popular then. It got me to thinking. In future years, will any one ever come across an old flash memory card, or, a CD with priceless memories? Or, has the ease of just deleting digi pics to make room for the new happening make the memories, and family history some how less important? Well, I'm very glad to have all the photos, and i'm going to make sure my Daughter will have them. I'll be scanning these soon, and hpoe to post some of them from time to time.</p><div></div>

<p>I just wish some of my much loved FSUs had strap lugs. I hate to depend on the half case straps for just this reason.</p>