vid_stojevic

<p>Hi,<br>

I think for this amount you can just about get a 500c + cosmetically horrible A12 + 80mm in ok condition.<br>

I got a 500c body +a12 recently from the pro center in london for 150 pounds. The rest can then pay for the lens. Beyond cosmetic issues, it works well.<br>

However, I wouldn't advise getting old stuff like this on ebay. It's important to have an option to return/repair the camera. </p>

<p>Thank you very much for the detailed explanation. It turns out there is also a light leak in the thing, so it's going for repairs. Luckily under guarantee.</p>

<p>Yes, as far as I'm aware, I did the standard stuff. I now have film in the camera, will use it up at the first opportunity in the next days. All seems as usual except for the red signal...</p>

<p>I've just purchased a new A12 magazine, 1979. All seems fine, except, the white window never turns red. After hitting the release, the signal on the camera turns red, there seems to be some rotation going on in the magazine window, but in the end effect, the signal remains white. Does anybody have any explanation for this, and how this can be fixed? I've not yet developed a film, so no idea whether this has any adverse effect.<br>

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Any help is appreciated. <br>

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Vid</p>

<p>Thanks. I have the newest type as well, but think I'll prefer to shoot with the square lens type.</p>

<p>>>Especially screens with microprisms in the center.<br>

This is a bit worrying. It seemed to me like the metal frame can only touch the edges of the focusing screen.<br>

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<p>Cheers.<br>

Is there any way to tell its age?<br>

From your description i think it's more or less as it should be. It's only when I whip it open really that everything comes up all at once. <br>

Otherwise, I think it looks better than the new one, with the metal hinge, and I like the square magnifier better as well - it's easier to see the whole frame at once. One more question. Is the diopter meant to be exchangeable? The attached one is not exactly scratched but looks a bit muddy from cleaning.</p>

<p>Hi,</p>

<p>Just received a wlv - old style, with the square magnifier, and was wondering if the following is normal. </p>

<p>First. It seems like a delicate art to unfold the thing. Pushing the knob to the right, sometimes brings the sides and the magnifier up all at once. Sometimes they don't come up in order, and there is a jam. So what I need to do is only give a very delicate push and lift - then the magnifier doesn't seem to come up. Is this normal?</p>

<p>Second, and more worrying. It is possible to push the sides down so that they hit the focusing screen. One can be careful, but still.</p>

<p>Many thanks,</p>

<p>Vid</p>