kevin_yates

<p>Hi Raj, you may have solved this by now but for future info, Newton Ellis in Liverpool are confident on Contax lla cameras.<br>

I have restored two of these cameras and found them responsive to methodical treatment, cleaning and light lubrication. The shutter tensioning is important and Henry Sheerer's site has info about how tight or loose the springs should be. I adjusted mine for speed and sonic footprint by using audio recording software, all speeds are within 1/2 stop at worst. On both occasions I did not have to adjust the rangefinder at all,<br>

If the rangefinder is horizontally mis-aligned then it appears that the lens helical may have been mis-assembled and has become un-synschronized with the rangefinder mechanism, vertical mis-alignment has been covered above.<br>

Kevin</p>

<p>Hi Tony, very nice post and super set of images. I also like the seashore pictures in particular.<br>

I have the same outfit and have also started to use the camera in ernest for the first time just recently. All the items have needed various levels of service, the camera would not work without 'hanging' and all the lenses needed re-lubricating and cleaning. Now they work and i am getting familiar with it.<br>

I wonder how you have found the focus system? I'd be interested in your experiences, also the accuracy of the the aperture adjustment. One surprise was just how the camera seems to be ergonomically sound, I found that after just a few rolls of film it feels good.<br>

I'll post some of my pics once developed.<br>

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<p>I was given a roll by my brother to try out. I'm quite impressed with the rich tones although it seems to need a lot of exposure. I rated it at 50 iso but underexposed the whole roll by a stop. I also was uncertain about developing times and so maybe some extra time may help. Overall I like it. <br>

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<p>Hi I have a Contarex Bulleye that is stuck in 1/30. If anyone has a clue or advice it will be very welcome<br>

Kevin</p>

<p>What beautiful images! When I see images such as these I'm sold again on B&W analogue picture making and re-committed to the pursuit of this wonderful medium. I am also hopelessly in thrall to fine mechanical cameras and the Contax was one of the very best and the best when it was released.</p>

<p>I have an M6 and Contax lla, both are fine picture making tools better then my abilities. It is my view that my photographic technique, good as it is, cannot exploit fully the mechanical and optical performance of my Nikon, Leica and Zeiss cameras. Every other preference is cosmetic or ergonomic - just that. "Love the one you're with" seems good counsel.</p>

<p>Ditto, have a repair person attend to it. I tried to fix the same issue myself and ended up with it working but a leftover spring shouting "OK clever clogs where do I go?" <br>

The Perkeo (generic name for a joker/jester in German) is a fine camera capable of producing really fine negatives and well worth the investment. </p>