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<p>Thanks for the title fix Mark. Red Robin</p>

<p>Thanks everyone, the links & information are most helpful. That picture is the one I have.</p>

<p>A quick look on line revealed that my version is the last one produced for US export. It's got the three rivets(?")on the body face. Also I could find no serial numbers on the camera- anywhere! Was it considered a throw-away" of its day?</p>

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<p>Recently acquired this M-42 View-from-above camera. Anyone have any experience with one? Thing looks like it's strongly built. Any favorite lenses?</p>

<p>Recently retrieved this K from a box of "I'll work on these later", cameras.Added batteries for the meter and all is right. .. ... almost. When adjusting the images they line up horizontally, but are "off" slightly vertically. Is there an adjustment?</p>

<p>Sorry people That's a MINOLTA REPO -not Canon It's sport'in a 30mm /1:2.8 fixed lens. The shutter is, I believe a CITIZEN-L .</p>

<p>Seems like my Repo meter "woke up" after being in a dark drawer for two years. Dropped in a roll of OOD Drugstore 200 and a 1/2 framing I will go! No battery- -- --- AH! This modern age we live in.</p>

<p>Thanks for sharing . I must confess to having two seldom used 35's in the drawer. These easy to use ,east to hold, gems always seem to stay home when I go out. It's always the Canon P- the Bessa R . .. ...must try to do better. They just don't work worth a damn sitting in that drawer!</p>

<p>All we can do is shoot what we see. I think a shot of a barn on a country road is as valid a "street " shot as an urban sidewalk. Suburb? oh hell yeah! Street "rules" are for those taking a class or someone "trying" to get it right, poor souls never will. Those that get it right are recognized by the work they produce. Not by the tests they took or the rules that were followed.</p>

<p>Nice finds My 2 dollar finds - a C-35 w/no battery cover. It all seems to work and another Konica an Auto S2 w/leather-never-ready case. popped in a battery and all it needs is film!Love these 2nd hand stores. Seems like most things are way overpriced or give-aways. Two years ago my XA+A11 flash was found in the .99 P+S bin !!! GO figure </p>

<p>Welcome to Rangefinder World! First, I, wanted a Leica, had my eye on an old Leica IIIG. Everything about the camera reminded me of a boat(a hole in the water you throw money into), it was dirty, kept in an old Crown Royal bag! Would have cost 350 + an expensive CLA, maybe another 250+parts(?). I received some sage advice on another forum. BE HAPPY WITH THE RANGEFINDERS YOU HAVE(insert echo). I saved a lot of money by just keeping and using the Canons I already had. ( Three P's, a III, a IIs2, a 7, and a VI-T. My collection grew over time. Some lenses I now own came with a camera. Some camera's came with a lens. There are plenty of both for sale on the internet. If you just need the name, and some do go that way. But for me I wanted cameras to use. Canon made some very good cameras, and NONE of the ones I own have needed a CLA. Just use! </p>

<p>All good suggestions and a free camera is hard to beat. For me - well just couldn't stay away from those auto buttons. Got myself a Canon P . it's a M-39 lens mount manual camera. I put my SLR's in the cabinet and haven't looked back. Don't get me wrong, the others all have their place and uses, but for me learning this way is paying off. Good luck, Red</p>

<p>Wow! Bet your glad it wasn't a Leica packed in paper!Wonderful when things workout right.</p>

<p>Great deal , this classic is a wonderful user . I just gave one away to a new photog. It's an inc readably well built body, and that lens yours, the 50 1:2 enjoys a good reputation. Get that free manual and load up - - -- happy shooting.</p>

<p>Dave, As said above old SS numbers are all over the net. Who knows - -- maybe someone famious once owned this poor lens . I own lots of crummy off brand glass. It can happend to anyone. :-) </p>

<p>Mark, try a site called Nikkoinios. it.s not a bad place to find info on Nikon& Nikkormat hardware</p>

<p>Matt, Thats why I don't own a leica. They just(IMO)cost too much. The Canons fit the bill(ah-hmmm)for me. A soviet camera and lens can also be a lower cost way to go range findering.It's just that you MUST buy from a seller/dealer with a good rep, w/a money back warranty. Read a lot before you buy. There is always another deal Good luck! </p>

<p>Rick, Most excellent!!!</p>

<p>IAN, The short answer to your question - the SLR happened. A wonderful innovation that brought a avalanche of new users. As the shooting got easier with each new improvement. The skill needed to take a photograph successfully went unused and unlearned by most "photographers". However, through hard times the worthy range finders continued to enjoy a small dedicated following . With the help of this forum and others photogs that tired of the AUTO buttons on most other cameras once more have begun to seek out the skills ,the old cameras, to achieve the old satisfaction of a skillfully produced photograph. Any way that's why I'm learning to use one. Canon P,Canon III, Canon II s2, Canon 7, Canon VI-T , and a Bessa R, all M-39 mounts</p>

<p>An equally relevant question:Shall I stir the pot and read about who gets offended? Poor fellow just wants to get a rise out of someone. Too bad he missed a perfect opportunity to ask a photography question or better still, help a photographer that needed help . Sad</p>

<p>Tell the young lady I feel her pain. I never made a dime from the epic movie Woodstock. Yup I was there, never signed a waiver now at 61 I feel I may NEVER get paid. I'm going on the offensive. Download a copy of that gawky kid with black glasses buying a pack of smokes at the concession stand, and I will be happy to autograph it . (prices on request) RIGHT ON!</p>

<p>Rick, The XGM is the first SLR (that worked) I purchased. Found it at a 2nd hand store with bag, filters, and two lenses. A 50mm, a 28mm only whetted my thirst for more(gas):that was more than ten years ago and three large cities ago. I now have lots of gear but only use a small bit of it . Sure do wish I had had a class to attend to really learn the right way. Now I use rangefinders(Canon P,IIs2,III, And a lone Bessa R) mostly to stay away from those auto mode buttons Still have much to learn but still have a good time doing it. Like to see more of your theme work and some student work if that's permitted.</p>

<p>Bruce, As with most 2nd hand objects, it's only worth what a buyer is willing to pay. That said , take your time and check out the different auction sites, forum classified ad's and such. It's been said that some one sold a 1/2 sandwich on line. Surely someone wants it , just settle on what it is worth yo YOU. Good luck, RED</p>

<p>Chris, I believe We all are stuck with what we have. My own cameras date from the '40s-late 70's . Who is currently building cameras for film (or ANY cameras at all) with a build quality that matches our beloved classics? Gratefully I get to own and use some of these wondrous pieces of mechanical art but only because most have taken the easy road. Using film IS harder than the new do-everything-for-you plastic that is sold new today. Driving a car used to seem compulcated until I took the time to learn how . Now I almost never bump into stuff, and I still don't have to take the bus. I like doing it myself. Composing myself, setting the exposure myself, focusing myself . I like being in the drivers seat, let the others take the bus of photography. Buses ,after all do have their uses.</p>

 

<p>John , I couldn't agree with you more, it's like they have only an interest in new, different, not in cultivating return costumers, or helping to expand the craft. The other thing is that for me, at least, my cameras are nearly as old as I am(61). My NEW camera, purchased yesterday for the total sum of $49.95 at a second-hand store, is not going to make the manufacture any cash. It is a pristine Nikormat FTn with 50mm 1.4 Nikon lens and leather never-ready case. You know the drill "make it cheep and sell'em another". My newest range finder left the factory in 1960, the oldest in 1948. In sixty-three years will the New kits still be working? Sadly I think not . </p>