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    Zeiss Ikon Contaflex Super B CLA Resources?

    in Classic Manual Film Cameras

    Posted

    Hello, I recently purchased a Zeiss Ikon Contaflex Super B w/50mm 2.8 Tessar along with the three supplementary Pro-Tessar lenses: 35mm f3.2, 85mm f3.2, and 115mm f4.

     

    All are in excellent cosmetic condition but as is known with these cameras, the controls are all sluggish and in need of a CLA. The Pro-Tessars could use some lubrication on the rotating lookup scale on the lens barrel.

     

    I've scoured the internet searching for sources to send the camera to but cannot find anyone on my own.

     

    Can someone recommend someone who might be able to work on these? I have read that the Super B is a "B" to work on http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif and a lot of folks won't touch it.

     

    Thanks for you help!

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    Is this a Leica IIIf or a Leica IIIc?

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    <p>Your copy seems to be more indicative of a IIIf. Notice that the top cover screws are missing on your copy versus <a href="https://web2.ph.utexas.edu/~yue/misc/IIIcSummitar.jpg">this IIIc</a>.</p>

    <p>When I purchased my IIIf's, I preferred to buy copies minus the top cover retaining screws not only for aesthetic reasons but moreso, to purchase a later serial number version which seems to do away with the exposed screw style top cover.</p>

    <p>I recall seeing black-dial IIIf's (and some early red-dials) with this style of top cover (with the screws). Later versions did away with them but I am not sure when. Perhaps they were phased out until old stock was used up?</p>

    Bubbles on Top Plate - M6

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    <p>A little late to this thread but for others contemplating an M6 purchase with this condition:</p>

    <p>I am the original owner of a black 1985 Wetzlar (Leitz Red Dot) M6 and also have a little bubbling as you describe - not so much on top as you have shown in your photo, but around the rear edges of the top-plate (where it meets the body) and around the film-plate door. Otherwise, the camera looks cosmetically perfect and operates fine.</p>

    <p>Good news is that it hasn't spread since the initial bubbling and appears to be localized to those areas. I've never seen that on the silver versions however.</p>

    5cm Collapsible Summicron w/Kodak Ektar 100

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    <p>Thank you for the kind feedback. I re-checked the file size in IrfanView and they are indeed the medium size scans I ordered (18MB; 3089 x 2024) so apologies to Richard Photo Lab. The Windows directory file size were around 1.5MB so I was thrown by that.</p>

    <p>These were re-sized and some were cropped. I applied some light post-processing to increase contrast. The recesses lighting and lack of hood may have contributed to the decreased contrast.</p>

    <p>This is a later model coated Summicron. I am pleased with the OOF areas (Bokeh) unlike my Summitar which renders it rather "swirly". Both great picture takers however.</p>

    5cm Collapsible Summicron w/Kodak Ektar 100

    in Leica and Rangefinders

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    <p>These birthday party remembrance snapshots from a week ago are from a recently CLA'd Leica IIIf and 5cm Collapsible Summicron. Youxin did a nice job cleaning camera and lens. Watching an LTM lens being taken apart and cleaned is not for the faint of heart :)<br /> <br /> Film was Kodak Ektar 100 scanned on a Noritsu by <a href="http://www.richardphotolab.com/">Richard Photo Lab</a>. These were lo-res scans. I think this may have been an error as I ordered medium-resolution scans and will contact them to resolve - their communication and service is cordial and fast however! I did not use the barndoor hood so even though this is Ektar, I had to bump up the contrast a bit.<br /> <br /> I took an incident light meter reading with a Gossen Luna-Pro SBC and used that reading throughout this short shoot. I shot really quick at f/2.8 using 1/25 (framing with a SBOOI while using the attached Leicavit to advance) and completed the roll in about 5-10 minutes. I had a bit of a problem seeing the rangefinder at times when focusing but overall, pleased with the results.<br /> <br /> I hope you enjoy them and sorry for the cheesy, faux-frames.</p>

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    A review of YYeCamera Repair (Youxin Ye) A true master!

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    <p>Nothing but great things to say about Youxin! I have used him several times for my various Leicas.</p>

    <p>This past Fall, I went to his home and spent the afternoon watching him work on my recently purchased IIIf RDST w/Leicavit and 50 Collapsible Summicron. The IIIf's self-timer needed some adjustment to trip the shutter; the Leicavit needed some light lubrication; and the Summicron was hazy and needed to be disassembled and cleaned along with the aperture blades (couldn't believe how dirty they were).</p>

    <p>All in all, a great job by Youxin; the price was very reasonable, and a nice afternoon spent with an excellent repairman.</p>

    help find a pocket nice camera for street photography

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    <blockquote>

    <p><a href="/photodb/user?user_id=8318609">ivan vilches</a> , May 04, 2015; 09:42 p.m. ...i am researching about to find a pocket camera for street photography and <strong>Manual</strong> controls on 35mm film, i want something up to 100 dollars, i saw this list on ebay are cheap, not sure which of all that are <strong>manual</strong> and with good optic?...</p>

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    <p>Hello Ivan, have you considered the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argus_C3">Argus C3</a> (also known as the "Brick")? Although not exactly pocketable and a bit weighty, I picked one up for $15 at a local antiques co-op and am thrilled at its performance. The 50mm Cintar lens is actually quite good. Good luck with your choice. Some samples...</p>

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    What camera is this?

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

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    <p><a href="/photodb/user?user_id=7248185">Christopher Junker</a>, Apr 09, 2013; 02:38 p.m.</p>

     

    <p>The photo is derivative of a classic B & W image of a face, camera and eye that dates back 50-60 years. I wish i could remember who took the image, but it wasn't piecework like the present.</p>

     

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    <p>Yes, Feininger's "The Photojournalist". Photo is of photographer Dennis Stock. Leica SM camera with Tewe finder? Not sure of the lens... (<a href="http://www.gallerym.com/work.cfm?ID=176">LINK</a>)</p>

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    IIIf

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

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    <p><a href="../photodb/user?user_id=6942534">Jim Trahan</a>, Jan 02, 2013; 07:21 p.m.</p>

    <blockquote>The IIIf is an aesthetically beautiful camera. I use mine with a 5cm f/2 Summitar and SBOOI finder and have just as much fun shooting with it as my film M's</blockquote>

    <p>Ray, what is the point of using the 50mm brightline finder when the IIIf comes with a 50mm finder and neither are paralax corrected? Just curious. Thanks!</p>

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    <p>Hi Jim, fair question: my quick answer is you would need to look through one and it will be apparent.</p>

    <p>While keeping both eyes open when viewing through the finder, the bright-lines float in space and give you a wonderful 3-D'ish sense of what's going on inside the 1:1 frame-lines as well as outside. Below the top-most solid bright-line, there is a dashed horizontal bright-line about 1/8 distance down (<a href="http://www.lausch.com/sbooi.jpg">shown here</a>) and is an approximation for parallax error. Not sure where the near focusing distance it kicks in at however.</p>

    <p>The Leitz BL finders are little jewels with exquisite workmanship and lots of threads have been dedicated to them. They can be pricey! I also have BL's for 90 and 135. Love them!</p>

    IIIf

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    <p>The IIIf is an aesthetically beautiful camera. I use mine with a 5cm f/2 Summitar and SBOOI finder and have just as much fun shooting with it as my film M's.</p>

    <p>I recently shot a family reunion with mine (<a href="00aupM">thread</a>) and was pleased with the results. Of course, the glass you attach to the body makes a difference. I am curious what the Chinese gentleman had attached to his IIIf?</p>

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