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Does anyone know where I can find a photo of the mechanism for a Betax #4

shutter? The one that came with a Turner-Reich convertible I bought will not

change speeds. When I opened it it is obvious there are 1 part worn down. It is

connected to the timer and will no longer contact the release. I need a general

idea what the original part looked like. There also appears to be a spring

and/or another part missing. in the same area as the timer. I can have parts

made for very little where I live if I can show them what the part looked like.

Any help is appreciate.

Sigma in Thailand is no help. I've sent emails to Sigma UK but no reply. Customer service appears to be non-existent.

Does anyone know where I can obtain a replacement motor for a 14mm Sigma

fisheye? I have a tech who will repair almost any lens or camera for about

$30-40 US. He has examined this lens and determined the motor is bad. With the

price of a replacement if I can find a motor it would be cost effective for me

to repair.

 

I have looked all over the web for a parts cross reference but have thus far not

found one. If there is any other lens in the Sigma line that uses this motor

that information would be helpful too.

Is anyone here familar with the Rochester Optical Premo View? I find little on

the interent about this camera though there is a photo and some information on

one website. Another article on the history of the Deardorff camera claims

Laben Deardorff was at least partly responsible for the design.

 

What movements is this camera capapble of? I acquired one last year that is

still sitting at my family's home in the US. The camera I bought had a 5x7

Burke and James back fitted so it could use film rather than plates. I am

debating on whether to have it shipped overseas so I can use it before I

retuirn home. Any information is a appreciated.

Does anyone know where I can obtain a copy of the Yashica T4 service manual?

I've tried all the usual sources with no success. I did find a T2 service

manual but nothing else. Any help is appreciated.

I have a lens labeled Planatic 5x7 Series III. There is no other maker's mark

though it is housed in a Wollensak/Century Shutter. It appears to be a triple

convertible with a focus of 8-14-18 though the shutter only has a single

aperture scale. I have searched for information on this lens without success.

Does anyone have any information on this lens?

Does anyone know where I can obtain a coupling for a Mamiya 645 1000s motor

winder? I could also use photos and dimensions of the coupling if anyone is

willing to do that for me. If I can't find one I can have it made where I live

for a reasonable price.

Hi,

 

Does anyone know the amount of metal that needs to be machined from a Revere 33

to permit proper installation of a Wollensak Lens board with the 2.7 lenses?

Over the past several months I have acquired several Turner-Reich convertibles.

Several are in need of re-cementing. Looking at a 25-19.7-12 it appears I will

have to machine the brass to remove the glass. Am I correct that this is the

only method to free the lens so the elements can be separated and re-cemented ?

Randy,

 

If you would send me pictures of th bed I would appreciate it.

 

Thanks,

Neal

From what I can see of the pictorial view is has a retractable rail. My camera appears to have a fixed rail that is now separated from the central block. In photo #1 you can see the rail off to the right.

Charles,

Thanks for the reply. I have looked at the Home Portrait and it is similar. However, my camera has both front and rear focus which the Home Portrait does not. The shaft and gear are missing in the rear but the hole where they were is still evident. I have looked at the other models displayed on the site you provided the link for and while it resembles several in some aspects none appear to be the idential model.

I recently purchased a Gundlach view camera primarily to salvage the packard

shutter and for the tripod and lens. I am guessing the lens is a Turner-Reich

since what is there appears to be an original set. Most of the parts appear to

be there though the bed will need to be reglued should I decide to make a user

out of it. I can have a machinist here make up the missing geared shaft for the

rear focus should I decide to go that way. The camera is presently at my US

address awaiting shipment to me in Thailand. I have no idea what model or size

it is and I didn't want to ask too many quetions of the previous owner since I

didn't want the price to rise. Below are links to several photos of what remains

of the camera. Any information is appreciated.

 

http://tinyurl.com/369ru9

 

http://tinyurl.com/2lrjye

 

http://tinyurl.com/2ru5rp

 

http://tinyurl.com/2lqlvf

Paul, I am interested in a copy of the manual if it is still available. If you have a scanned copy it would be better for me since I live in Thailand. Otherwise you could ship it to my US address and it can be forwarded from there.

Can anyone tell me when the manufacture of the Maxxum 700si, 400si, 450si, 430si

RZ and 7000 AF ended? Are there records of serial numbers that would indicate

the approximate date of manufacture? I need the informtion to establish whether

I can import the cameras under a duty free exemption for my business overseas.

 

Thanks,

Neal