CLA for Komaflex S??

[GRHazelton]

The Komaflex S is a 127 format single lens reflex. It sports a good four element (probably Tessar formula) f2.8 lens in a leaf shutter, automatic diaphragm, automatic film stop (after setting the first frame with a red window), and nice handling. My example's diaphragm won't close down. A repair shop which did wonderful work on my Werra won't touch the Komaflex. Given the exorbitant cost and poor selection of 127 film I hesitate to spend big bucks for a current shelf queen. Anyone have any suggestions?

 

[OrientPoint]

Buy two more until you get a good one That's what I did, but at least they were fairly cheap.

 

[shutterfinger]

I just found some repair info online. No more complicated than a Synchro Compur on a Rolleiflex.
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[Deleted member 88956]

The Komaflex S is a 127 format single lens reflex. It sports a good four element (probably Tessar formula) f2.8 lens in a leaf shutter, automatic diaphragm, automatic film stop (after setting the first frame with a red window), and nice handling. My example's diaphragm won't close down. A repair shop which did wonderful work on my Werra won't touch the Komaflex. Given the exorbitant cost and poor selection of 127 film I hesitate to spend big bucks for a current shelf queen. Anyone have any suggestions?

I will only say that in order to fully enjoy 127 shooting is to roll own film. There are some devices to help with the process, it can be done in a darkroom with simple tools too. But film choices are few and prices are outrageous. I'm a bit far from rolling own 127 film, but have Baby Rolleiflex and Yashica 44 LM to name 127 few I own, that could use some time in the field.

 

[Donald Qualls]

Any film you can buy in 120 can be converted to 127, potentially with no tools more sophisticated than a cigar cutter. If the Komaflex frame stop is friction wheel "length counter" type and can handle more than 12 on a roll, you'll get about 18 frames (narrower than 6x4.5). If it's a "turns counter" type, it's unlikely to deal well with more than 12 on, and spacing may be a bit off (shortening as you go) because modern film is thinner -- but it'll still work. Adding some additional backing paper leader helps in the latter case, but a full length cut-down 120 only just fits on the 127 spool.

 

[Valerie]

I bought a Komaflex last year. It came with a HUGE warning that if you fire it without film, the shutter mechanism locks up and it becomes an interesting bookend thereafter.
I have not heard of anyone who can repair it (at least not in a price range I'm willing to pay). Would also be interested shutterfinger's repair link, should I ever need it.
As for cutting down film, I make a great little contraption out of Legos and an exacto blade for cutting down 120 film.

 

[shutterfinger]

Would also be interested shutterfinger's repair link, should I ever need it.

https://www.refracted.net/komaflex-s.html

 

[Valerie]

https://www.refracted.net/komaflex-s.html

Thank you! I missed this one when researching the camera.